Name: State Bar of Michigan
Address: 306 Townsend St, Lansing, MI, 48933, US
Telephone: +1-517-346-6300

Public Policy Bill Position Detail

Session :
2005-2006
Bill:
SB0545
Sponsor:
Patterson, Bruce
Title:
Eliminates Right to Preliminary Exam for Certain Crimes

Criminal procedure; preliminary examination; right to preliminary examination for certain crimes; eliminate. Amends sec. 8311 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8311). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0542, SB 0543, SB 0544

Positions

Criminal Jurisprudence & Practice Committee

Oppose:
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Criminal Law

Adopted Resolutions:
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Judicial

Oppose:
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Justice Initiatives Committee

Oppose the proposed legislation and work with others to find a more appropriate solution to the difficulties presented by the current preliminary exam laws.:
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State Bar of Michigan

Given the diversity of views from the legal community on the issue, the State Bar of Michigan takes no position but supports the involvement of State Bar sections and committees to weigh in on the legislation.:
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