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MI HB5533

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Richard Hammel

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Courts must allow charitable bail organizations to become sureties or post bail for individuals charged with felonies, misdemeanors, or ordinance violations.

  • Charitable bail organizations cannot receive compensation for posting bail or acting as surety under this provision.

  • "Charitable bail organization" is defined as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization registered under Michigan's Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act, organized specifically to post cash bail for poor individuals.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; bail; charitable bail organizations; require courts to allow to post bail or act as surety for poor individuals under certain circumstances. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 10 to ch. V.

Criminal procedure, bail

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 04/18/2012

4/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/17/2012

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