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MI SB1195

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/13/2020

Primary Sponsor

Paul Wojno

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Origin

Senate

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Mandates initial written notice to the victim not less than 60 days before evidence destruction or disposal.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Public Safety10/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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