MI HB4952

Peace officers may arrest individuals without a warrant for violating personal protection orders (PPOs) issued under Michigan law or valid foreign protection orders when the officer has reasonable cause to believe a violation has occurred.

Violations include assaulting, removing minor children, entering premises, threatening to kill or injure, purchasing firearms, interfering with property removal, interfering with employment or education, or engaging in stalking or harassment as defined in the penal code.

Individuals 18 years or older arrested for PPO violations face criminal contempt charges with potential penalties of up to 93 days imprisonment and $500 fine; those under 18 face dispositional alternatives under juvenile probate code.

Arrested individuals must be brought before family division circuit court within 24 hours for a hearing on the alleged violation to be held within 72 hours, with bond set and the prosecuting attorney and protected party notified.

The bill takes effect October 1, 2018, and is contingent on enactment of related bills HB 4947, 4948, 4949, 4950, 4951, 4953, and 4954.