Michigan Judges

"Providence has given our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as privilege and interest, of a Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers."

- John Jay (1745-1829) first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

If you are like most aware citizens today, who align themselves with conservative values, you are more than likely very concerned with the direction the courts and Judges are moving. Instead of ruling according to the written law and constitution, they are embracing empathy ruling as they interpret the best decision based on their own perception and understanding of the scenarios in front of them. And when you have leaders sitting at the bench that have a different worldview than what you operate from, using the emphathy style of judging, it causes a dangerous system.

So the question we receive time and again is How do I vote on Judges? And What are we to do about the court system!

Organizations like CTV and others cannot keep up with all the local Judges across Michigan. We primarily focus on the Michigan Supreme Court and Appellate Court leaders.

But what we CAN do is help you learn your own court system, figure out how to impact those on the bench and how to determine the best individual for the job! This page will be in development. If you are reading this and have a wonderful suggested resource, please email us.

It's time that caring citizens understand the Judicial system's culture, how it works, and who is leading so that once again we can know what to do to put Judeo-Christian leaders back on the bench. With leaders of a Biblical worldview mindset in the courts, we can return true justice to our land.

So let's get busy!
 

Getting to Know Your Judicial Leadership

 Courts that Represent us in Michigan (and you will be voting on them at some time or another)

For Your Local Courts, use a search engine (i.e. www.google.com) and find your local Court websites
Example: Amy lives in Jackson County. When she typed in 'judges, Jackson Michigan' this option came up for Jackson County governments Upon exploring it, it lists a link for 'County Courts' with different courts that represent her. Now go find yours!

Go to your County Judicial Website:
Read the Judge's rulings and cases
Contact their offices: ask them how you can learn more about the Judges?

Get to Know Your Judge

While true rule of law Judges will not give you positions on issues (and they are not supposed to), you can explore different aspects to learn their worldview. Ask them questions like:
Who is their favorite Justices in America's history and does this Justice mentioned line up with your views? Ask what frames their worldview and judicial philosophy? What rulings have they made that they have been proud of, or wished they could do over and why? Be creative!

Go to Experts in Your Community: who do you know that you trust who knows them?

Always remember to combine prayer for them as leaders + knowledge + action which will hopefully eventually result in a healthy court system!

 

Judicial Resources

Judgepedia
Handbook including MI Court Description (page 26) (State of Michigan publication)

Heritage Foundation's Order In The Court project

Family Research Council's The Courts