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MI HB6458
Bill
Status
10/17/2018
Primary Sponsor
Scott VanSingel
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AI Summary
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Adds section 6e to the Code of Criminal Procedure requiring courts to avoid imposing bail conditions that result in pretrial detention solely due to a defendant's inability to pay.
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Requires courts to consider all lawful financial resources available to a defendant when determining financial capability to meet bail conditions.
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Applies when the court determines that circumstances under section 6(2) exist and the defendant will not be released on personal recognizance.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon passage of House Bills 6455, 6456, and 6457.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; bail; criteria a court must consider before imposing a financial condition of release; amend. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 6e to ch. V. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6455'18, HB 6456'18, HB 6457'18
Criminal procedure: bail
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/17/2018
11/7/2018