Civil procedure: other; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; provide exception to notice requirements for actions filed in the court of claims. Amends sec. 6431 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6431). TIE BAR WITH: SB 257'25
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Overview
This bill modifies Michigan’s rules for filing lawsuits against the state. Specifically, it creates an exception to the usual notice requirements for civil actions alleging criminal sexual conduct filed in the Court of Claims. The bill changes a section of the Revised Judicature Act to allow for filing without the standard notice procedures in certain cases, streamlining the process for these specific claims.
Key provisions
- Creates an exception to notice requirements for civil actions alleging criminal sexual conduct.
- Applies to actions filed in the Court of Claims.
- Amends section 6431 of the Revised Judicature Act.
- Does not apply to claims for wrongful imprisonment compensation.
- Does not apply to claims covered by section 5851b.
- Applies retroactively to pending and future actions.
- Requires Senate Bill 257 to be enacted for the bill to take effect.
Who is affected
- The State of Michigan
- Claimants filing lawsuits against the state
- Individuals alleging criminal sexual conduct
- The Court of Claims
Notable changes
- Alters the standard notice requirements for lawsuits against the state.
- Provides a specific exception for claims involving criminal sexual conduct.
- Retroactive application to pending and future cases.
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