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MI HB6069
Bill
Status
11/29/2012
Primary Sponsor
Thomas McMillin
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AI Summary
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Amends bail procedures in the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure to require persons charged with felonies to post the full bail amount set by the court, eliminating release on personal recognizance or partial bail deposits for felony charges.
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Adds language to Section 6 making bail provisions subject to the new Section 6e requirements for felony defendants.
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Maintains existing bail consideration factors: seriousness of offense, public protection, defendant's criminal record and dangerousness, and probability of appearance at trial.
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Preserves the 10% deposit bond option and 1/4 surety bond provisions for misdemeanor and ordinance violation defendants.
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Repeals Section 24 of Chapter V of the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; bail; setting of full bail amount for felony violations; require. Amends sec. 6, ch. V of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 765.6); adds sec. 6e to ch. V & repeals sec. 24, ch. V of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 765.24).
Criminal procedure, bail
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 11/30/2012
12/4/2012