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MI Comp L § 767.26 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.26 - Discharge of Accused in Absence of Indictment.

767.26 Discharge of accused in absence of indictment.  Sec. 26.  Any person held in prison on any charge of having committed a crime, shall be discharged if he be not indicted before the end of the second term of the court at which he is held to answer unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of the court that the witnesses on the part of the people have been enticed or kept away, or are detained and prevented from attending the court by sickness or some inevitable accident, and except in the case provided for in the next section.  History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17240 ;-- CL 1948, 767.26 Former Law: See section 20 of Ch. 164 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 6029; CL 1871, § 7898; How., § 9509; CL 1897, § 11894; and CL 1915, § 15721.
MI Comp L § 767.27 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.27 - Repealed. 1966, Act 266, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967.

767.27 Repealed. 1966, Act 266, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to procedure followed when person accused of felony was found to be insane or when he was acquitted of felony upon grounds of insanity.
MI Comp L § 767.27a-767.27c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.27a-767.27c - Repealed. 1974, Act 258, Eff. Aug. 6, 1975.

767.27a-767.27c Repealed. 1974, Act 258, Eff. Aug. 6, 1975. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to persons incompetent to stand trial.
MI Comp L § 767.28 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.28 - Indictment; Right of Indictee to Copy.

767.28 Indictment; right of indictee to copy. Sec. 28.  Every person indicted for any offense, who shall have been arrested upon process issued upon such indictment or who shall have duly entered into recognizance to appear and answer to such indictment shall, on demand, be entitled to a copy of the indictment and of all endorsements thereon. History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17242 ;-- CL 1948, 767.28 Former Law: See section 22 of Ch. 164 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 6031; CL 1871, § 7900; How., § 9511; CL 1897, § 11896; and CL 1915, § 15723.
MI Comp L § 767.29 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.29 - Discontinuance or Abandonment of Indictment.

767.29 Discontinuance or abandonment of indictment. Sec. 29.  A prosecuting attorney shall not enter a nolle prosequi upon an indictment, or discontinue or abandon the indictment, without stating on the record the reasons for the discontinuance or abandonment and without the leave of the court having jurisdiction to try the offense charged, entered in its minutes. If a defendant is charged with a major controlled substance offense, in addition to the requirements of this section, the requirements of section 7415 of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being section 333.7415 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, shall apply upon the prosecuting attorney's motion to dismiss the charge.  History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- Am. 1929, Act 24, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 17243 ;-- CL 1948, 767.29 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 77, Eff. Sept. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 90, Imd. Eff. Mar. 30, 1988 Former Law: See section 23 of Ch. 164 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 6032; CL 1871, § 7901; How., § 9512; CL 1897, § 11897; and CL 1915, § 15724.
MI Comp L § 767.30 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.30 - Warrant for Arrest of Indictee; Issuance, Persons.

767.30 Warrant for arrest of indictee; issuance, persons.  Sec. 30.  A warrant for the arrest of any person indicted may be issued by the court to which the indictment shall be presented, or by any justice of the supreme court, or judge of the court for the county in which such indictment shall be found, or judge of any recorder's court or any court of record having jurisdiction of criminal causes, either in vacation or during the sitting of any such court; but such warrant shall not be issued by any other officer. History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17244 ;-- CL 1948, 767.30 Former Law: See section 24 of Ch. 164 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 6033; CL 1871, § 7902; How., § 9513; CL 1897, § 11898; and CL 1915, § 15725.
MI Comp L § 767.31 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.31 - Warrant for Arrest of Indictee; Persons to Whom Directed; Place of Execution.

767.31 Warrant for arrest of indictee; persons to whom directed; place of execution. Sec. 31.  Every warrant shall be directed to the sheriff, constable, police officer or peace officer of the county in which the indictment shall be found, and may be executed in any part of this state. History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17245 ;-- CL 1948, 767.31 Former Law: See section 25 of Ch. 164 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 6034; CL 1871, § 7903; How., § 9514; CL 1897, § 11899; and CL 1915, § 15726.
MI Comp L § 767.32 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.32 - Subpoena; Witness for Defendant; Issuance by County Clerk, Fee.

767.32 Subpoena; witness for defendant; issuance by county clerk, fee. Sec. 32.  The clerk of any county in which an indictment shall be found, upon the application of the defendant, and without requiring any fees, shall issue subpoenas as well during the sitting of any court as in vacation, for such witnesses as the defendant may require, whether residing in or out of the county. History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17246 ;-- CL 1948, 767.32 Former Law: See section 26 of Ch. 164 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 6035; CL 1871, § 7904; How., § 9515; CL 1897, § 11900; and CL 1915, § 15727.
MI Comp L § 767.33 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.33 - Subpoena; Witness for Defendant; Disobedience; Penalty, Civil Liability.

767.33 Subpoena; witness for defendant; disobedience; penalty, civil liability. Sec. 33.  Disobedience to any subpoena issued pursuant to the foregoing provisions, shall be punished in the same manner and upon the like proceedings, as provided by law in other cases; and the person guilty of such disobedience shall be liable to the party at whose instance such subpoena issued in the same manner and to the like extent as in cases of subpoenas issued in any civil suit. History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17247 ;-- CL 1948, 767.33 Former Law: See section 27 of Ch. 164 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 6036; CL 1871, § 7905; How., § 9516; CL 1897, § 11901; and CL 1915, § 15728.
MI Comp L § 767.34 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.34 - Witness; Issuance of Capias.

767.34 Witness; issuance of capias. Sec. 34.  Any circuit court or any court of record shall have power to issue capiases, in the first instance, for any witness or witnesses in criminal cases, when it shall satisfactorily appear that such witness or witnesses are material and that there will be danger of the loss of their testimony unless such writ be issued. History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17248 ;-- CL 1948, 767.34 Former Law: See section 1 of Act 209 of 1871, being CL 1871, § 7961; How., § 9574; CL 1897, § 11958; and CL 1915, § 15831.
MI Comp L § 767.35 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.35 - Material Witness in Criminal Case; Danger of Loss of Testimony; Requiring Witness to Enter Into Recognizance With Surety; Commitment to Jail.

767.35 Material witness in criminal case; danger of loss of testimony; requiring witness to enter into recognizance with surety; commitment to jail.  Sec. 35.  When it appears to a court of record that a person is a material witness in a criminal case pending in a court in the county and that there is a danger of the loss of testimony of the witness unless the witness furnishes bail or is committed if he or she fails to furnish bail, the court shall require the witness to be brought before the court. After giving the witness an opportunity to be heard, if it appears that the witness is a material witness and that there is a danger of the loss of his or her testimony unless the witness furnishes bail or is committed, the court may require the witness to enter into a recognizance with a surety in an amount determined by the court for the appearance of the witness at an examination or trial. If the witness fails to recognize, he or she shall be committed to jail by the court, until he or she does recognize or is discharged by order of the court. History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17249 ;-- CL 1948, 767.35 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 506, Imd. Eff. Jan. 22, 1981 Former Law: See sections 19, 20, and 22 of Ch. 163 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, §§ 5995, 5996, and 5998; CL 1871, §§ 7861, 7862, and 7864; How., §§ 9472, 9473, and 9475; CL 1897, §§ 11856, 11857, and 11859; CL 1915, §§ 15683, 15684, and 15686; and Act 77 of 1871.
MI Comp L § 767.36 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.36 - Witness; Subpoena by Prosecution; Necessity of Fee.

767.36 Witness; subpoena by prosecution; necessity of fee. Sec. 36.  It shall not be necessary to pay or tender any fees whatever to any witness subpoenaed on the part of the people of this state in support of any prosecution, but such witness shall be bound to attend as if the fees allowed by law to witnesses in civil actions had been duly paid to him. History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17250 ;-- CL 1948, 767.36 Former Law: See section 28 of Ch. 163 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 6037; CL 1871, § 7906; How., § 9517; CL 1897, § 11902; and CL 1915, § 15729.
MI Comp L § 767.37 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.37 - Indictee; Plea on Arraignment.

767.37 Indictee; plea on arraignment. Sec. 37.  When any person shall be arraigned upon an indictment, it shall not be necessary in any case to ask him how he will be tried but if, on being so arraigned, he shall refuse to plead or answer or shall not confess the indictment to be true, the court shall order a plea of not guilty to be entered and thereupon the proceedings shall be the same as if he had pleaded not guilty to the indictment. At the arraignment of any person upon an indictment or upon the charge in a warrant, complaint or information the court may accept a plea of nolo contendere and if such a plea is accepted, the court shall proceed as if he had pleaded guilty.  History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17251 ;-- CL 1948, 767.37 ;-- Am. 1969, Act 334, Imd. Eff. Nov. 10, 1969 Former Law: See section 29 of Ch. 163 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 6038; CL 1871, § 7907; How., § 9518; CL 1897, § 11903; and CL 1915, § 15730.
MI Comp L § 767.37a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.37a - Arraignments; Use of 2-Way Interactive Video Technology; Access to Courtroom; Court Record.

767.37a Arraignments; use of 2-way interactive video technology; access to courtroom; court record.Sec. 37a.  (1) A judge or district court magistrate may conduct initial criminal arraignments and set bail by 2-way interactive video technology communication between a court facility and a prison, jail, or other place where a person is imprisoned or detained. A judge or district court magistrate may conduct initial criminal arraignments and set bail on weekends, holidays, or at any time as determined by the court.  (2) A 2-way interactive video technology system used under this section shall enable the accused and the judge or district court magistrate to see, hear, and communicate with each other simultaneously, and shall enable defense counsel and the prosecuting attorney, if present, to be heard by and to communicate simultaneously with the accused, the judge or district court magistrate, and opposing counsel.   (3) Except as otherwise provided by law, the public shall have access to the courtroom or other location, that allows them to view and hear the proceedings.   (4) If proceedings conducted under this section are not recorded by an individual certified by the state court administrative office, the court shall record and maintain an original audiovisual recording of the entire proceedings. A recording made under this subsection shall become part of the court record.  (5) This act does not prohibit the use of 2-way interactive video technology for arraignments on the information, criminal pretrial hearings, criminal pleas, sentencing hearings for misdemeanor violations cognizable in the district court, show cause hearings, or other criminal proceedings, to the extent the Michigan supreme court has authorized that use. History: Add. 1994, Act 229, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1994 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 655, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2007
MI Comp L § 767.38 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.38 - Indictee; Right to Trial or Admission to Bail.

767.38 Indictee; right to trial or admission to bail.  Sec. 38.  Every person held in prison upon an indictment shall, if he require it, be tried at the next term of court after the expiration of 6 months from the time when he was imprisoned, or shall be bailed upon his own recognizance, unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of the court that the witnesses on behalf of the people have been enticed or kept away, or are detained and prevented from attending court by sickness, or some inevitable accident. History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17252 ;-- CL 1948, 767.38 Former Law: See section 30 of Ch. 163 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 6039; CL 1871, § 7908; How., § 9519; CL 1897, § 11904; and CL 1915, § 15731.
MI Comp L § 767.39 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.39 - Abolition of Distinction Between Accessory and Principal.

767.39 Abolition of distinction between accessory and principal. Sec. 39.  Every person concerned in the commission of an offense, whether he directly commits the act constituting the offense or procures, counsels, aids, or abets in its commission may hereafter be prosecuted, indicted, tried and on conviction shall be punished as if he had directly committed such offense. History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17253 ;-- CL 1948, 767.39 Former Law: See sections 3 and 5 of Ch. 161 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, §§ 5939 and 5941; CL 1871, §§ 7805 and 7807; How., §§ 9415 and 9417; CL 1897, §§ 11776 and 11778; CL 1915, §§ 15603 and 15605; and section 19 of Act 77 of 1855, being CL 1857, § 6065; CL 1871, § 7934; How., § 9545; CL 1897, § 11930; CL 1915, § 15757.
MI Comp L § 767.40 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.40 - Information; Filing; Subscription.

767.40 Information; filing; subscription. Sec. 40.  All informations shall be filed in the court having jurisdiction of the offense specified in the information after the proper return is filed by the examining magistrate and by the prosecuting attorney of the county as informant. The information shall be subscribed by the prosecuting attorney or in his or her name by an assistant prosecuting attorney. History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- Am. 1929, Act 24, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 17254 ;-- CL 1948, 767.40 ;-- Am. 1955, Act 184, Eff. Oct. 14, 1955 ;-- Am. 1961, Act 11, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 46, Eff. July 1, 1986 Former Law: See sections 2 and 3 of Act 138 of 1859, being CL 1871, §§ 7938 and 7939; How., §§ 9549 and 9550; CL 1897, §§ 11934 and 11935; and CL 1915, §§ 15761 and 15762.
MI Comp L § 767.40a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.40a - Attaching List of Witnesses to Filed Information; Disclosing Names of Res Gestae Witnesses; Sending List to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney; Additions or Deletions From List; Request for Assistance in Locating and Serving Process on Witness; Objection to Request; Hearing; Impeachment or Cross-Examination of Witness.

767.40a Attaching list of witnesses to filed information; disclosing names of res gestae witnesses; sending list to defendant or defendant's attorney; additions or deletions from list; request for assistance in locating and serving process on witness; objection to request; hearing; impeachment or cross-examination of witness. Sec. 40a.  (1) The prosecuting attorney shall attach to the filed information a list of all witnesses known to the prosecuting attorney who might be called at trial and all res gestae witnesses known to the prosecuting attorney or investigating law enforcement officers.  (2) The prosecuting attorney shall be under a continuing duty to disclose the names of any further res gestae witnesses as they become known.   (3) Not less than 30 days before the trial, the prosecuting attorney shall send to the defendant or his or her attorney a list of the witnesses the prosecuting attorney intends to produce at trial.  (4) The prosecuting attorney may add or delete from the list of witnesses he or she intends to call at trial at any time upon leave of the court and for good cause shown or by stipulation of the parties.  (5) The prosecuting attorney or investigative law enforcement agency shall provide to the defendant, or defense counsel, upon request, reasonable assistance, including investigative assistance, as may be necessary to locate and serve process upon a witness. The request for assistance shall be made in writing by defendant or defense counsel not less than 10 days before the trial of the case or at such other time as the court directs. If the prosecuting attorney objects to a request by the defendant on the grounds that it is unreasonable, the prosecuting attorney shall file a pretrial motion before the court to hold a hearing to determine the reasonableness of the request.  (6) Any party may within the discretion of the court impeach or cross-examine any witnesses as though the witness had been called by another party. History: Add. 1941, Act 336, Eff. Jan. 10, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 767.40a ;-- Am. 1986, Act 46, Eff. July 1, 1986
MI Comp L § 767.41 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)|175-1927-VII - Chapter VII Grand Juries, Indictments, Informations and Proceedings Before Trial (767.1...767.96)|Section 767.41 - Inquiry by Prosecuting Attorney Into Preliminary Examination; Statement of Reasons for Not Filing Information; Direction by Court to File Proper Information.

767.41 Inquiry by prosecuting attorney into preliminary examination; statement of reasons for not filing information; direction by court to file proper information.  Sec. 41.  The prosecuting attorney of the proper county shall inquire into and make full examination of all the facts and circumstances connected with a case of preliminary examination as provided by law, concerning the commission of an offense where the offender is committed to jail or becomes recognized or held to bail. If the prosecuting attorney determines in a case other than a major controlled substance offense that an information ought not be filed, he shall make and subscribe a statement, in writing, containing his reasons in fact and in law, for not filing an information in the case and shall file that statement with the clerk of the court at and during the term of the court at which the offender is held for appearance. The court may examine the statement, together with the evidence filed in the case and if, upon examination, the court is not satisfied with the statement, the prosecuting attorney shall be directed by the court to file the proper information and bring the case to trial. History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17255 ;-- CL 1948, 767.41 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 77, Eff. Sept. 1, 1978 Former Law: See section 6 of Act 138 of 1859, being CL 1871, § 7942; How., § 9553; CL 1897, § 11938; CL 1915, § 15765; and Act 147 of 1863.