MI HB4222

Allows individuals to petition circuit court for personal protection orders against persons engaging in stalking or conduct prohibited under Michigan Penal Code sections 411h, 411i, or 411s.

Permits personal protection orders for victims of sexual assault or those threatened with sexual assault, regardless of whether the respondent has been charged or convicted of the crime.

Court may enjoin respondents from specific conduct including entering premises, threatening violence, purchasing firearms, contacting the petitioner, following the petitioner, or any other conduct causing reasonable apprehension of violence or sexual assault.

Ex parte orders are valid for not less than 182 days, with respondents able to file motions to modify or rescind within 14 days; hearing must be scheduled within 5 days for respondents who are law enforcement officers prohibited from possessing firearms.

Violation of personal protection order by adults is subject to criminal contempt penalties of up to 93 days imprisonment and $500 fine; order is immediately enforceable statewide upon signature and must be entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network (L.E.I.N.).