MI HB5692

Defendants convicted of assaultive crimes awaiting sentencing shall be detained and denied bail unless the trial court finds by clear and convincing evidence they pose no danger to others and section 9b does not apply.

Defendants convicted of assaultive crimes who are sentenced and file an appeal or application for leave to appeal shall be detained unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant poses no danger and the appeal raises a substantial question of law or fact.

Defines "assaultive crime" to include numerous offenses against persons under the Michigan Penal Code, including crimes enumerated in sections 81c, 82, 83, 84, 86-91, 136b, 200-212a, 316-317, 321, 349-350, 397, 411h-411i, 520b-520e, 520g, 529-530, and 543a-543z.

Appeals or applications for leave to appeal filed by persons denied bail under this section shall be expedited pursuant to rules adopted by the state supreme court.

The act takes effect 90 days after enactment.