Judge Knoll Suspended by Michigan Supreme Court
Summary
The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered the immediate suspension, with pay, of Judge Bradley S. Knoll of the 58th District Court. The suspension is effective until further order of the Court, and the associated court file is suppressed for confidentiality.
What changed
The Michigan Supreme Court has issued an order granting a motion for immediate consideration and approving a petition for interim suspension of Judge Bradley S. Knoll of the 58th District Court. The suspension is effective immediately and will continue until further order from the Court. The order also suppresses the Supreme Court file related to this matter to maintain confidentiality as required by court rules.
This action signifies a significant disciplinary measure against a judicial officer. Compliance officers within judicial administration or legal departments should note the swift action taken by the state's highest court. While the suspension is with pay, the suppression of the file indicates a sensitive investigation is underway. Further updates will be necessary to understand the full implications and any potential procedural requirements or outcomes for the court system or involved parties.
What to do next
- Monitor further orders from the Michigan Supreme Court regarding Judge Knoll's suspension.
- Ensure compliance with confidentiality requirements related to suppressed court files.
Penalties
Suspension with pay until further order of the Court.
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Order Michigan Supreme Court
Lansing, Michigan
March 25, 2026 Megan K. Cavanagh,
Chief Justice
169730 & (3) Brian K. Zahra
Richard H. Bernstein
Elizabeth M. Welch
Kyra H. Bolden
Kimberly A. Thomas
In re ANONYMOUS JUDGE SC: 169730 Noah P. Hood,
Justices
RFI: 2026-26948
BEFORE THE JUDICIAL TENURE
COMMISSION
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On order of the Court, the motion for immediate consideration is GRANTED. The
petition for interim suspension is considered, and it is GRANTED. The Honorable Bradley
S. Knoll, Judge of the 58th District Court, is suspended with pay until further order of this
Court. In order to preserve the confidentiality required by MCR 9.225(A)(2) and MCR
9.261(A), with the exception of this order, the Supreme Court file is suppressed and shall
remain confidential until further order of this Court.
I, Elizabeth Kingston-Miller, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the
foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court.
March 25, 2026
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