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MI HB4658

MI HB4658
Criminal procedure: bail; interim bail bonds for misdemeanors; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1961 PA 44 (MCL 780.581).


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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 1961 PA 44, entitled"An act to provide for the release of misdemeanor prisoners by giving bond to the arresting officer in certain circumstances not inconsistent with public safety; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"by amending section 1 (MCL 780.581), as amended by 1990 PA 308.

AI Summary

This bill amends a 1961 law that provides for the release of misdemeanor prisoners by giving bond to the arresting officer in certain circumstances. The key provisions of this bill are: 1. It allows for the release of a person arrested for a misdemeanor on their own recognizance, except in cases where an appearance ticket is issued. 2. It allows a person eligible for release on their own recognizance to be fingerprinted and processed at the jail, but the detention period cannot exceed 3 hours. 3. It allows a person arrested for a "serious misdemeanor" (as defined in a separate law) to deposit an interim bond with the arresting officer or sheriff to guarantee their appearance, up to 50% of the maximum possible fine. 4. It requires the court to presume a person is not at risk of non-appearance or absconding if they appear in court for their arraignment after being released under this law. 5. The bill takes effect 90 days after being enacted into law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

House Criminal Justice (09:00:00 11/12/2024 Room 519, House Office Building) (on 11/12/2024)

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