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If Trump waits til the last minute to file a RECOUNT PETITION OBJECTION in Michigan, it looks like he could run out the clock in the recount.

RECOUNT PETITION OBJECTIONS: On or before 4:00 p.m. of the seventh day after the original recount petition is filed, an opposing candidate may submit objections to the recount request to the Board of County Canvassers. The objections must be set forth in writing. A hearing is conducted by the Board to consider the objections. A ruling on the objections is issued by the Board within five days after the conduct of the hearing. If the objections are overturned by the Board, the recount can commence after the second business day following the issuance of the Board’s decision. (MCL 168.868)"

Let's assume Stein files on the last day - 11/30/2016 Trump has 7 days to file the objection. The Board has to meet for a hearing.(How long ?) The board has to rule within 5 days of the hearing. The recount starts 2 business days after the board decides ok.

They'll never finish a hand recount in time for 12/13/2016 (6 days needed before the 12/19/2016 electoral vote) and Michigan will not want to "not have" electors appointed.

They'll never finish a hand recount in time for 12/13/2016 (6 days needed before the 12/19/2016 electoral vote) and Michigan will not want to "not have" electors appointed.

I think (not an election lawyer by any means)that the original Board of Canvassers certification stands regardless of a recount. So even in the extremely unlikely event that a recount overturned the election result. Stein/Hillary or whoever would still have to take the new results to court, have the original certification vacated and the new numbers certified. And all this would have to be completed before December 13th or the original certification would be the one that applies to the electoral college.