Sec. 462g.
(1) The testimony of a victim is not required in a prosecution under this chapter. However, if a victim testifies, that testimony need not be corroborated.
(2) Expert testimony as to the behavioral patterns of human trafficking victims and the manner in which a human trafficking victim's behavior may deviate from societal expectations is admissible as evidence in court in a prosecution under this chapter if the expert testimony is otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence and laws of this state.
History: Add. 2006, Act 162, Eff. Aug. 24, 2006 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 329, Eff. Jan. 14, 2015 ;-- Am. 2017, Act 53, Eff. Sept. 13, 2017
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code
Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568)
328-1931-LXVIIA - Chapter Lxviia Human Trafficking (750.462a...750.462j)
Section 750.462a - Definitions.
Section 750.462b - Forced Labor or Services; Prohibition.
Section 750.462c - Holding Individual in Debt Bondage.
Section 750.462d - Prohibited Conduct.
Section 750.462e - Forced Labor or Services; Prohibited Conduct as It Relates to Age of Minor.
Section 750.462h - Relevancy of Resistance or Lack of Resistance.
Section 750.462i - Repealed. 2014, Act 329, Eff. Jan. 14, 2015.
Section 750.462j - Repealed. 2014, Act 329, Eff. Jan. 14, 2015.