Sec. 3.
Within 24 hours after the initial contact between the victim of a reported crime and the law enforcement agency having the responsibility for investigating that crime, that agency shall give to the victim the following information in writing:
(a) The availability of emergency and medical services, if applicable.
(b) The availability of victim's compensation benefits and the address of the crime victims compensation board.
(c) The address and telephone number of the prosecuting attorney whom the victim should contact to obtain information about victim's rights.
(d) The following statements:
"If you would like to be notified of an arrest in your case or the release of the person arrested, or both, you should call [identify law enforcement agency and telephone number] and inform them."
"If you are not notified of an arrest in your case, you may call this law enforcement agency at [the law enforcement agency's telephone number] for the status of the case.".
History: 1985, Act 87, Eff. Oct. 9, 1985 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 341, Eff. May 1, 1994 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 503, Eff. June 1, 2001
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 780 - Criminal Procedure
Act 87 of 1985 - William Van Regenmorter Crime Victim's Rights Act (780.751 - 780.834)
Article 1 - (780.751...780.775)
Section 780.751 - Short Title.
Section 780.753 - Information to Be Given Victim.
Section 780.754 - Return of Property to Victim; Retention of Evidence.
Section 780.757 - Waiting Area for Victim or Other Safeguards.
Section 780.759 - Speedy Trial; Requirements; Hearing; Notice; Time of Trial.
Section 780.760 - Conference With Victim by Prosecuting Attorney.
Section 780.761 - Presence of Victim at Trial; Sequestering Victim.
Section 780.763a - Providing Victim With Form to Receive Certain Notices.
Section 780.764 - Impact Statement Generally.
Section 780.766b - Conviction of Offense Described in MCL 750.462a to 750.462h; Restitution.
Section 780.767a - Deductions and Payments.
Section 780.768b - Early Termination of Probation; Notice to Victim.
Section 780.770 - Notice of Escape.
Section 780.770b - Notice of Review Hearing.
Section 780.772 - Notice of Final Disposition of Case.
Section 780.773 - Cause of Action Not Created.
Section 780.774 - Failure to Provide Right, Privilege, or Notice to Victim.