Bill > HB4525

This bill amends Michigan's criminal procedure code to strengthen electronic monitoring requirements for defendants released on bail, particularly in cases involving domestic violence. Under the new provisions, judges are now required to order electronic monitoring for defendants charged with aggravated domestic violence, unless they make a written finding that other restrictions are sufficient to ensure victim safety. For other domestic violence or assaultive crime cases, judges may order electronic monitoring, considering the likelihood of deterring potential harm to the victim. With the victim's informed consent, the court can also provide the victim with a receptor device that notifies them if the defendant comes within a specified proximity. The bill mandates that defendants wearing electronic monitoring devices must either pay for the monitoring cost or perform community service, and the devices must provide reliable tampering notifications. The legislation also specifies detailed requirements for court orders, including defendant identification, conditions of release, and entry of these orders into the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN). Additionally, the bill provides clear definitions for terms like "aggravated domestic violence" and "electronic monitoring device" and ensures that victims have the right to terminate their participation in monitoring at any time without facing sanctions.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4525