by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan
(A) The court may amend an order of restitution entered under the Crime Victim’s Right’s Act on a motion filed by the prosecuting attorney, the victim, or the defendant based upon new or updated information related to the injury, damages, or loss for which...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan
(A) Authority to Modify Sentence. The court may correct an invalid sentence, on its own initiative after giving the parties an opportunity to be heard, or on motion by either party. But the court may not modify a valid sentence after it has been imposed except as...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan
If the defendant, whether convicted by plea or at trial, was denied the right to appellate review or the appointment of appellate counsel due to errors by the defendant’s prior attorney or the court, or other factors outside the defendant’s control, the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan
Within 7 days after sentencing, the court must date and sign a written judgment of sentence that includes: (1) the title and file number of the case;(2) the defendant’s name; (3) the crime for which the defendant was convicted; (4) the defendant’s plea;...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan
(A) Presentence Report; Contents. (1) Prior to sentencing, the probation officer must investigate the defendant’s background and character, verify material information, and report in writing the results of the investigation to the court. The report must be...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Michigan
(A) Return. The jury must return its verdict in open court. (B) Several Defendants. If two or more defendants are jointly on trial, the jury at any time during its deliberations may return a verdict with respect to any defendant as to whom it has agreed. If the jury...
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