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MI SB1014
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends MCL 762.8 to expand venue for felony prosecution when a crime consists of or culminates in 2 or more acts.
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Allows prosecution in any county where any act was committed or where the defendant intended the felony or its acts to have an effect.
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Changes language from "said acts was committed" to "those acts were committed" for grammatical clarity.
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Adds provision allowing prosecution based on defendant's intent that the felony or acts have effect in a particular county, not just where acts physically occurred.
Legislative Description
Courts; jurisdiction; jurisdiction for prosecution of felony offenses; expand to county where consequence intended to have effect. Amends sec. 8, ch. II of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 762.8).
Courts, jurisdiction
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary
3/13/2012