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MI SB1195
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires law enforcement agencies to notify sexual assault victims in writing before destroying or disposing of sexual assault kit evidence, prior to expiration of applicable statute of limitations.
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Mandates initial written notice to the victim not less than 60 days before evidence destruction or disposal.
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Requires a second written notice to the victim not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days before the evidence is destroyed or disposed of.
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Applies only when destruction does not conflict with other evidence retention requirements under MCL 770.16.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: evidence; notification to victim required before destruction or disposal of sexual assault kit evidence; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 2014 PA 227 (MCL 752.935).
Criminal procedure: evidence
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety
10/13/2020