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MI HB4662

MI HB4662
Criminal procedure: other; certain definitions in the code of criminal procedure and time period required for disposition of criminal charges; provide for. Amends sec. 1, ch. I & sec. 1, ch. VIII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 761.1 & 768.1).

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Introduced
05/24/2023
In Committee
05/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled"The code of criminal procedure,"by amending section 1 of chapter I and section 1 of chapter VIII (MCL 761.1 and 768.1), section 1 of chapter I as amended by 2017 PA 2.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to define key terms, such as "abscond," "nonappearance," and "without unnecessary delay," and establish a 18-month time period for the disposition of criminal charges, with exceptions allowing for tolling of this time period in certain circumstances, such as defendant waiver, delay attributable to the defendant, accommodation of victim requests, acts of God, or other good cause. If the time period is not met and no exceptions apply, the charges must be dismissed with prejudice. The bill also makes the court responsible for ensuring judicial or docket delays do not result in case dismissal under this provision.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/24/2023 (on 05/25/2023)

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