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MI HB6407
Bill
Status
11/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Luke Meerman
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AI Summary
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Authorizes seizure and impoundment of vehicles operated in commission of trailway municipal civil infractions, with the vehicle subject to a lien for fines, costs, assessments, and impoundment expenses.
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Allows defendant or vehicle owner to post a $750 cash or surety bond to release the impounded vehicle from impoundment.
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Requires vehicle release and lien discharge if court determines defendant is not responsible for the infraction or upon payment of all fines, costs, assessments, damages, and expenses.
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Changes foreclosure sale notice requirements effective January 1, 2022 to use the local government public notice act procedures instead of requiring twice-weekly newspaper publication.
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Establishes priority order for distributing foreclosure sale proceeds: prior liens, court-ordered payments, subsequent liens, then remaining funds to vehicle owner.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: forfeiture; sale of vehicle seized for trailway ordinance violation; require notice to be published as provided in the local government public notice act. Amends sec. 8733 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8733).
Liens: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/18/2020
11/18/2020