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MI HB5533
Bill
Status
4/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Richard Hammel
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AI Summary
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Courts must allow charitable bail organizations to become sureties or post bail for individuals charged with felonies, misdemeanors, or ordinance violations.
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Charitable bail organizations cannot receive compensation for posting bail or acting as surety under this provision.
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"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