MI SB0516

Amends MCL 768.27b to allow evidence of defendant's prior acts of domestic violence, sexual assault, or violations of Michigan human trafficking and prostitution statutes to be admissible in criminal trials involving these offenses, if relevant and not excluded under Michigan Rule of Evidence 403.

Requires prosecutors intending to use such evidence to disclose it to the defendant at least 15 days before trial, or at a later time if the court permits for good cause.

Prohibits admission of evidence involving acts occurring more than 10 years before the charged offense unless the court finds one of four exceptions applies: the act was a sexual assault reported to law enforcement within 5 years, a sexual assault kit was collected, DNA evidence linked the defendant to the offense, or admission serves the interest of justice.

Does not alter statutes of limitation for the offenses described and does not limit admission of evidence under other statutes, rules of evidence, or case law.

Effective date: 91 days after final adjournment of the 2024 Regular Session (Sine Die); applies to trials and evidentiary hearings commenced or in progress on or after May 1, 2006.