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MI HB4096
Bill
Status
2/3/2021
Primary Sponsor
Abdullah Hammoud
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AI Summary
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Allows expert witnesses in human trafficking prosecutions to be qualified based on specialized knowledge from experience, training, or education in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, or victim services related to human trafficking.
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Expert witnesses may testify about the dynamics of human trafficking, victim response patterns, and the impact of trafficking on victims during and after victimization.
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Permits qualified experts to testify about facts and provide opinions regarding specific types of victim responses and behaviors in human trafficking cases.
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Prohibits expert witnesses from testifying about the credibility of other witnesses, including victims.
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Allows both prosecution and defense to call qualified expert witnesses under these provisions.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: trial; qualifications of expert witnesses in human trafficking cases; modify. Amends sec. 462g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.462g).
Crimes: human trafficking
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/03/2021
2/4/2021