Michigan § 600.586 - Sheriff, deputy sheriff, or county medical examiner licensed to practice law; prohibited conduct; exceptions; violation as civil infraction; penalty.
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§ 600.586. Sheriff, deputy sheriff, or county medical examiner licensed to practice law; prohibited conduct; exceptions; violation as civil infraction; penalty.
A sheriff, deputy sheriff, or county medical examiner licensed to practice law in this state shall not do either of the following:
Serve process in an action in which he or she acts as attorney or counsel for a party.
Appear in court as attorney or counsel for a criminal defendant, except in a criminal or civil contempt proceeding.
This section does not prohibit either of the following:
A county from limiting or prohibiting the practice of law by a sheriff, deputy sheriff, or county medical examiner.
A sheriff from limiting or prohibiting the practice of law by a deputy sheriff.
A person who violates subsection (1) is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $500.00.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.586 cover?
Section 600.586 ("Sheriff, deputy sheriff, or county medical examiner licensed to practice law; prohibited conduct; exceptions; violation as civil infraction; penalty.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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