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MI SB1249
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Michigan's statute of limitations for criminal indictments by establishing time limits for prosecution of various crime categories under MCL 767.24.
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Establishes a 25-year statute of limitations for human trafficking violations (sections 13, 462b, 462c, 462d, and 462e of the Michigan penal code), designated as "Theresa Flores's Law."
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Sets a 15-year statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct involving victims under 18 years old (sections 520c and 520d), or until the victim's 28th birthday, whichever is later; provides DNA exceptions allowing indictment at any time if unidentified suspect's DNA is obtained.
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Establishes a 5-year statute of limitations for violations of the Michigan campaign finance act, and maintains 6-year limits for most other offenses with exceptions for crimes like kidnapping, extortion, and armed robbery.
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Provides that time periods do not include any time when a defendant did not usually and publicly reside in Michigan, and applies extensions and tolling to violations with unexpired limitations periods.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; statute of limitations; 5-year limit for violation of the campaign finance act; provide for. Amends sec. 24, ch. VII of 1927 PA 175 (MCl 767.24). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1250'18
Campaign finance: other
Last Action
Vetoed By Governor 12/28/2018 12/31/18 Addenda
12/31/2018