Sec. 7.
If upon examination the court determines there is not just cause to believe that an offense will be committed by the person against whom the complaint is made, the person shall promptly be discharged. If the court finds the complaint unfounded, frivolous, or malicious, the court shall order the complainant to pay the costs of the prosecution.
History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17394 ;-- CL 1948, 772.7 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 71, Eff. July 1, 1994 Former Law: See section 4 and 7 of Ch. 162 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, §§ 5962 and 5965; CL 1871, §§ 7828 and 7831; How., §§ 9438 and 9441; CL 1897, §§ 11803 and 11806; CL 1915, §§ 15630 and 15633; and Act 17 of 1867.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)
175-1927-XII - Chapter XII Proceedings to Prevent Crime (772.1...772.15)
Section 772.2 - Complaint; Examination of Complainant and Witnesses.
Section 772.3 - Warrant; Issuance.
Section 772.5 - Compliance With Order of Court; Discharge of Accused.
Section 772.6 - Failure to Pay Recognizance; Commitment to County Jail; Hearing.
Section 772.7 - Discharge of Accused; Unfounded, Frivolous, or Malicious Complaint; Payment of Cost.
Section 772.8 - Allowance and Payment of Costs.
Section 772.9 - Appeal From Order to Recognize to Keep Peace.
Section 772.11 - Failure to Prosecute Appeal; Effect on Recognizance; Costs; Condition.
Section 772.12 - Discharge of Person Committed Upon Giving Required Security.
Section 772.13 - Filing True Copy of Peace Bond.
Section 772.13a - Violation of Recognizance; Arrest by Peace Officer.
Section 772.13b - Violation of Peace Bond; Order to Appear; Warrant; Hearing.
Section 772.14 - Forfeiture of Recognizance; Remission of Part of Penalty; Petition.
Section 772.14a - Noncompliance With Order; Contempt; Penalty.