There are some states that do not have voter ballot initiatives and these states have to rely on constituents "hoping" that the elected representatives will pass legislation on judicial immunities and accountability legislation.
Michigan is a state that provides for petitions to be filed with the Secretary of State to allow issues to be placed on the general election ballot for the voters to decide. There is no reason not to contact your own elected officials, county commissioners, local judges, and the Office of the Attorney General, inform them, and request that judicial immunities and accountability legislation be considered and presented through the normal legislative processes.
It is anticipated and an intention to place copies of letters from elected officials on this web site by anyone who will forward copies of these to me to be posted here so that others may be able to see what position these legislators may take, or even avoid taking a position. These letters will also be forwarded to the press for further consideration.
One word of notice I wish to make clear is that many people overlook the County Commissioners. These are elected individuals and the county commissioners approve the budget for the local county courts, the prosecuting attorney's office, the county sheriff, and other county agencies. The state funds that come to the county level and federal funds that come to the state are also disbursed by the county commissioners. As I have been involved with legal issues I have discovered the "power" of the local county commissioners and considering the "trickle up" theories many advocates miss the importance of county commissioners. Some of these elected commissioners go on the be Congressional Representatives and Senators so I must encourage people to take a closer look at their government by considering what goes on at the county level throughout the county commissioners.
A list of Michigan judges may be found here: http://www.supremecourt.state.mi.us/directories/all.htm
and here: http://www.supremecourt.state.mi.us/directories/county/circuit1.htm
and here: http://www.supremecourt.state.mi.us/directories/county/probate1.htm
and here: http://www.supremecourt.state.mi.us/directories/county/district1.htm
You can also go to your local county clerk's office and ask for a free copy of a County Directory which will have addresses of the public agencies, elected officials, and county officials. This is a very useful booklet to have and every court I have ever been in I have obtained one of these County Directories since they are free and have an abundance of information.
This web page is placed to provide contact information, addresses, and telephone numbers of these elected officials. All persons will be placed on a single column to the left of the page for the convenience of those persons who know how to "copy and paste" and transfer the information to your own word processor for easy addressing of letters and envelopes.
I strongly encourage everyone to start writing the individuals listed
here, as well as your own elected representatives, and raise the issues
of judicial abuses and immunities. There is a need for congressional investigations
and legislative considerations on these issues that is long overdue.
Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus web site: http://www.state.mi.us/migov/ltgov/index.htm
State Capitol
P.O. Box 30026
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Senate President Pro Tempore
Senator John J. H. Schwarz M.D.
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7536
(517) 373-3447 or 877-868-8363
web site: John
J. H. Schwarz M.D.
Senate Assistant President Pro Tempore
Senator Phil Hoffman
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7536
(517) 373-2426
web site: Senator
Phil Hoffman
Associate President Pro Tempore
Senator Jackie Vaughn III
920 Farnum Building
PO Box 30036
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7536
(517) 373-7918
web site: Senator
Jackie Vaughn III
Senate Leadership web page: http://www.senate.state.mi.us/SenatorInfo/senlead.html
Vice Chairman
Senator Thaddeus McCotter
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7536
(517) 373-1707
web site: Senator
Thaddeus McCotter
Members
Senator Bill Schuette
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7536
(517) 373-7946
web site: Senator
Bill Schuette
Senator Bill Bullard
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7536
(517) 373-1758 or 888-736-2855
web site: Senator
Bill Bullard
Senator Gary Peters
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7536
(517) 373-7888 or 1-888-2PETERS
web site: Senator
Gary Peters
Senator Christopher Dingell
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7536
(517) 373-7800
web site: Senator
Christopher Dingell
Senator Bob Emerson
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7536
(517) 373-0142 or (800) 390-0697
web site: Senator
Bob Emerson
Committee Chair
Representative Jim Howell
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514
517-373-0837
web site: Representative
Jim Howell
Committee Vice-Chair
Representative Andrew C. Richner
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514
517-373-0154 or 888-254-LAW1
web site: Representative
Andrew C. Richner
Committee Minority Vice-Chair
Representative Stephen F. Adamini
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514
517-373-0498
web site: Representative
Stephen F. Adamini
Committee Members
Representative Mary Waters
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514
517-373-1008
web site: Representative
Mary Waters
Representative Jennifer Faunce
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514
517-373-1772
web site: Representative
Jennifer Faunce
Representative Alan Sanborn
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514
517-373-0843 or 888-353-2526
web site: Representative
Alan Sanborn
Representative Jack Minore
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514
517-373-7515
web site: Representative
Jack Minore
Representative Alexander C. Lipsey
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514
517-373-1785
web site: Representative
Alexander C. Lipsey
Representative Clark E. Bisbee
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514
517-373-1795
web site: Representative
Clark E. Bisbee
Representative James Koetje
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514
517-373-0846
web site: Representative
James Koetje
Representative Joanne Voorhees
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7514
517-373-2277
web site: Representative
Joanne Voorhees
Senator Carl Levin
WASHINGTON
Senator Carl Levin
SR-269, Russell Senate Office Building
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-6221
LANSING
1810 Michigan National Tower
124 W. Allegan
Lansing, Michigan 48933
(517) 377-1508
web site: Senator Carl Levin
Senator Debbie Stabenow
Washington, DC Office
Senator Debbie Stabenow
702 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-4822
Mid-Michigan Office
Senator Debbie Stabenow
280 East Saginaw Hwy
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
(517) 203-1760
web site: Senator Debbie Stabenow
WEB SITE MEMBERS: http://www.house.gov/judiciary/mem107.htm
http://www.senate.gov/committees/committee_detail.cfm?COMMITTEE_ID=482
WEB SITE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: http://www.senate.gov/~judiciary/
The U.S. House Of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary
107TH Congress
COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY
2138 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-3951
Committee Members Web Site: http://www.house.gov/judiciary/mem107.htm
INDEX TO OTHER PAGES ON THIS WEB SITE
[WELCOME TO MICHIGAN JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY & INTEGRITY LAW]
[Michigan Judicial Accountability & Integrity Legislation: J.A.I.L.]
[Key Michigan Legislators to Contact about J.A.I.L.]
[Other National J.A.I.L. Websites listed by State]