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MI HB4214
Bill
Status
2/11/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mike Mueller
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AI Summary
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Expands MCL 768.27c to allow hearsay statements about physical injury or threats in prosecutions involving prostitution or human trafficking, in addition to existing domestic violence offenses.
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Requires statements to be made at or near the time of injury/threat, to a law enforcement officer, under trustworthy circumstances, and within 5 years of the current action.
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Adds definitions for "human trafficking" (violations of MCL 750.462a to 750.762h) and "prostitution" (violations of MCL 750.448 to 750.462).
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Requires prosecutors to disclose such evidence to defendants at least 15 days before trial, or later if the court allows for good cause.
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Preserves legal privileges and lists trustworthiness factors including whether the statement was made in anticipation of litigation, declarant bias, and corroboration by other evidence.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: evidence; admissibility of certain hearsay testimony in certain human trafficking and prostitution prosecutions; provide for. Amends sec. 27c, ch. VIII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 768.27c).
Criminal procedure: evidence
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/11/2021
2/16/2021