May 10, 2021
Volume 19, Issue 19

At the Capitol

5/11 House Judiciary, 9:00 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
HB 4071 (Rep. Bronna Kahle) Crimes: abuse; abuse of a vulnerable child as second degree child abuse; include.
HB 4072 (Rep. Julie Calley) Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for abuse of vulnerable child; enact.
HB 4091 (Rep. Mary Whiteford) Criminal procedure: expunction; criminal convictions that may be set aside on grounds of being a victim of human trafficking; expand.
HB 4092 (Rep. Graham Filler) Criminal procedure: defenses; affirmative defense that individual committed a crime because he or she was a victim of human trafficking; establish.
HB 4093 (Rep. Bronna Kahle) Juveniles: criminal procedure; expunction of crimes resulting from being a victim of human trafficking; expand.
HB 4214 (Rep. Mike Mueller) Criminal procedure: evidence; admissibility of certain hearsay testimony in certain human trafficking and prostitution prosecutions; provide for.
HB 4631 (Rep. Graham Filler) Criminal procedure: forfeiture; public and regional airport authorities; exempt from certain requirements in certain controlled substance related cases.
HB 4632 (Rep. Alex Garza) Criminal procedure: forfeiture; public and regional airport authorities; exempt from certain requirements in certain controlled substance related cases.
HB 4698 (Rep. Thomas Albert) Crimes: penalties; penalties for falsely pulling an active shooter alarm in a public place; provide for.
SB 400 (Sen. Ed McBroom) Criminal procedure: expunction; expungement period for operating while intoxicated; extend.

At the Court

News Items

Michigan Courts Log More Than 3 Million Hours of Zoom Hearings

Veteran Legal Aid Attorney Liza Rios Named Deputy State Court Administrator

At the Bar

Volunteers Needed for Virtual Face of Justice Event on June 1
The State Bar of Michigan is seeking volunteer attorneys for an upcoming virtual Face of Justice event.

SBM Launches New Online Resource Directory
SBM's new online Resource Directory includes comprehensive contact information for courts, state and local government, and lawyer associations.

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