Criminal Jurisprudence & Practice Committee

Jurisdiction

Support the public policy program of the State Bar of Michigan by:

  • Reviewing and making recommendations on proposed court rules and legislation related to criminal jurisprudence and practice
  • Making recommendations for administrative, court rule, and statutory changes concerning improvements in criminal jurisprudence and practice
  • Collaborating with other State Bar committees to provide feedback on proposed administrative, court rule, and statutory changes related to criminal jurisprudence and practice in the courts

Note: This committee may have more than 15 members.

2023-2024 Committee List

Minutes

Public Policy Reports

Criminal Jurisprudence & Practice Committee

  • 2017-2018 Legislative Session

    HB4209 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Juror Compensation
    HB4210 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Juror Compensation
  • 2015-2016 Legislative Session

    HB4176 The Code of Criminal Procedure, Expunction of All Information in Arrest Record
    HB5842 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
    HB5843 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
    HB5844 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
    HB5845 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
    HB5846 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, Reference to Autonomy
    SB0151 The Code of Criminal Procedure, Filing Deadline for Petition Seeking Review of DNA Evidence
    SB0251 Probate Code of 1939, Consent Calender for Juveniles
    SB0386 Michigan Vehicle Code
    SB0453 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Residency Requirement for Magistrates
    SB1083 DNA Identification Profiling System Act
  • 2013-2014 Legislative Session

    HB5238 An Act to Provide for Setting Aside the Conviction in Certain Criminal Cases
    HB5270 Child Protection Law, Electronic Video Recording of Child Interrogations
    HB5271 Revised Judicature Act of 1961; Consideration of Videorecorded Statements
    HB5272 Probate Code of 1939; Videorecorded Statements
    HB5383 The Code of Criminal Procedure, Expert Witness Testimony Concerning Chemical Testing
    HB5529 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Drug Courts Providing Information to Veterans Regarding Benefits
    HB5531 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Veteran Completing Sobriety Program
    SB0863 The Code of Criminal Procedure, Expert Witness Testimony Concerning Chemical Testing
    SB0931 Provide Procedures for Making Complaints for, Obtaining, Executing and Returning Search Warrants
    SB0932 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, District Court Magistrates
    HB4083 Michigan Crime Stoppers Act
    HB4186 Setting Aside the Conviction in Certain Criminal Cases
    HB4351 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Jury Service of Students
    HB4570 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Jury Service of Students
    HB4583 Probate Code of 1939, Visitation Rights
    HB4584 Child Custody Act of 1970, Grandparenting Time
    HB4694 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Mental Health Courts
    HB4695 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Mental Health Courts
    HB4696 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Mental Health Courts
    HB4697 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Mental Health Courts
    HB5025 Setting Aside of Conviction in Certain Criminal Cases
    HB5055 The Code of Criminal Procedure, Execution of Bench Warrants
    HB5078 The Code of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines Commission
    HB5127 The Code of Criminal Procedure, Assessment Fee for Conviction of a Misdemeanor or Felony
    SB0105 DNA Identification Profiling System Act
    SB0106 Probate Code of 1939, Collection of DNA Samples
    SB0107 The Michigan Penal Code, Collection of DNA Samples
    SB0162 The Code of Criminal Procedure, Jurisdiction for Prosecution of Felony Offenses
    SB0518 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Vehicle Boots
    SB0519 Revised Judicature Act of 1961; Fines, Costs, and Other Indebtedness to Courts
    SB0558 Mental Health Code
    SB0845 The Code of Criminal Procedure, Issue of Warrants
  • 2011-2012 Legislative Session

    HB5551 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Mileage Reimbursement for Jurors
    HB4074 Prisoner Reentry and Access to Identification
    HB4075 State and Corrections Identification Card
    HB4076 Identification Necessary for Driver License Application
    HB4077 Records Necessary to Obtain Identification Documents
    HB4106 Criminal Record Expunction
    HB4261 Names and Addresses of Minors
    HB4327 Testimony of a Vulnerable Adult via Closed-Circuit Television
    HB4392 Prosecution Deferment in Cyberbullying
    HB4403 Failure to Return Jury Questionnaires
    HB4472 Legal Counsel Appointment for Prisoner Parole
    HB4555 Juvenile Competency Standards
    HB4556 Juvenile Competency Standards
    HB4844 Revised Judicature Act of 1961
    HB5191 Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Magistrates as Licensed Attorneys
    SB0246 Juvenile Competency Standards
    SB0247 Juvenile Competency and Culpability
  • 2009-2010 Legislative Session

    HB5783 Jury Service for Students
    HB5995 Destruction of Juvenile Fingerprint Records
    HB5174 Juvenile Competency
    HB5175 Juvenile Competency
    HB5176 Identification Cards
    HB5177 Identification Cards
    HB5178 Identification Cards
    HB5179 Identification Cards
    HB5371 Court Fees
    HB5482 Juvenile Competency
    HB5483 Juvenile Competency
    HB5484 Juvenile Competency
    HB5485 Juvenile Competency
    HB5486 Juvenile Competency
    HB5487 Juvenile Competency
    HB5488 Juvenile Competency
    HB5489 Juvenile Competency
    HB5601 Eligibility for Jury Service
    SB0473 2-Way Interactive Video Technology
  • 2007-2008 Legislative Session

    HB4459 Gang Felony Crimes
    HB4931 Expansion of Juror Pools
    HB4951 Delayed Right of Appeal
    HB5089 DNA Evidence in Felony Conviction Cases
    HB5213 Record Expungement for Certain Offenders
    HB5260 Electronic Interception or Communication Recording Seizure
    HB5534 Forged Deeds
    HB5568 Identification Documents
    HJROO Felony-Charged Illegal Immigrant
    SB0989 Written Questions to Witnesses by Jurors
    SB0990 Exemption from Jury Service
    SB0991 Juror Requirements
    SB0992 Exemption from Jury Service
    SB0995 Peremptory Challenges in Juror Selections
    SB0996 Separate Filing Fees
  • 2005-2006 Legislative Session

    HB6543 Creates Gang Felony Crimes
    HB4006 Creates Act Establishing Bad Check Program
    HB4163 Establishes Mandatory Minimum Two Year Sentence for Fleeing/Eluding Police
    HB4166 Provides Penalties for Game Interference by Participants at Youth Athletic Events
    HB4210 Eliminates Requirement on Prosecution to Show Proof Driver of Fleeing Vehicle has Knowledge of Injuries
    HB4213 Allows Forensic Exam of Juveniles to Determine Competency
    HB4214 Allows Forensic Exam of Juveniles to Determine Competency
    HB4215 Expands Alibi Defense to Juveniles
    HB4265 Extends Statute of Limitations for Vehicular Homicide
    HB4327 Provides Record Expungement for Certain Offenders
    HB4588 Enacts Changes to Crime Victim's Rights Act
    HB4629 Requires Payment of Prosecution Costs in Certain Circumstances
    HB4630 Allows Admission as Evidence of Preliminary Breath Test Result in Certain Criminal Prosecutions
    HB4796 Eliminates Right to Preliminary Exam for Certain Crimes
    HB4797 Eliminates Right to Preliminary Exam for Certain Crimes
    HB4799 Eliminates Right to Preliminary Exam for Certain Crimes
    HB4800 Eliminates Right to Preliminary Exam for Certain Crimes
    HB4851 Revises Age Under Which Court has Jurisdiction
    SB0113 Revises Jury Service and Provides for Lengthy Trial Fund
    SB0120 Allows Prior Acts of Domestic Violence to be Admitted as Evidence
    SB0263 Exempts Certain Statements of Domestic Violence Victims From Hearsay Rule
    SB0289 Eliminates Statute of Limitations for Certain Criminal Sexual Conduct Offenses
    SB0416 Prohibits and Provides Penalties for Sale or Rental of Ultra-Violent Video Games to Those Under Age 17
    SB0542 Eliminates Right to Preliminary Exam for Certain Crimes
    SB0543 Eliminates Right to Preliminary Exam for Certain Crimes
    SB0544 Eliminates Right to Preliminary Exam for Certain Crimes
    SB0545 Eliminates Right to Preliminary Exam for Certain Crimes
    SJRG Creates a Constitutional Amendment Allowing Court to Deny Release on Bail for Felony Involving Sexual Assault of Minor