HB 4944
Criminal procedure: other; right to due process; provide for. Amends sec. 13, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 764.13) & adds sec. 1a to ch. III.
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This bill updates Michigan’s criminal procedure rules to strengthen protections for individuals arrested by law enforcement. Specifically, it adds a requirement that arrested individuals be informed of their rights, including the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the warning that their statements can be used against them in court. The bill also clarifies the process for presenting an arrestee to a magistrate within 48 hours of arrest. These changes aim to ensure greater adherence to due process rights during the initial stages of criminal proceedings.
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