Compulsory education required

(1) A judge shall earn 60 credits each period of 6 years by participating in educational programs approved by the judicial education committee. The 6-year period begins on January 1, 1977, for a judge in office on that date and on the date of taking office for a judge taking office after that date. (2) The committee may sponsor educational programs for court support personnel. (3) Justices and appellate judges are encouraged but not required to attend and participate in national and in-state educational activities.