MI SB0225

Expands prosecutorial jurisdiction for identity theft and related offenses to allow prosecution in the jurisdiction where the offense occurred, where information was illegally used, or where the victim resides

Applies expanded jurisdiction to offenses under the identity theft protection act (2004 PA 452) and specific sections of the Michigan penal code involving counterfeit debit cards, credit cards, and driver licenses

Allows prosecution of crimes arising from or done in furtherance of identity theft and related offenses in any of the three jurisdictional venues

Permits any proper jurisdiction to prosecute all violations when a person is charged with multiple identity theft protection act violations that could be prosecuted in more than one jurisdiction

Takes effect April 1, 2011, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bills 223 and 226