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MI SB0845
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends MCL 764.1 to allow judges and district court magistrates to issue arrest warrants by electronic or electromagnetic means of communication from any location in Michigan.
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Requires prosecuting attorney authorization or security for costs to be filed before issuing warrants for felonies, misdemeanors, or ordinance violations, except for minor offenses requested by specified state officials.
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Permits district court magistrates to issue warrants for minor offenses without prosecuting attorney authorization when requested by transportation department agents, road commission officials, public service commission representatives, or natural resources department officers for violations within their enforcement authority.
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Establishes procedures for electronic warrant issuance including oral oath administration by judge or magistrate, electronically transmitted authorization and complaint signatures, and receipt of signed warrant proof before execution.
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Effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State on December 22, 2014.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; warrants; district court magistrate to issue an arrest warrant; allow, and authorize arrest warrants to be issued by electronic means. Amends sec. 1, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 764.1).
Courts, district court
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0389'14 With Immediate Effect
12/30/2014