Sec. 11.
The victim has the right to be present throughout the entire trial of the defendant, unless the victim is going to be called as a witness. If the victim is going to be called as a witness, the court may, for good cause shown, order the victim to be sequestered until the victim first testifies. The victim shall not be sequestered after he or she first testifies.
History: 1985, Act 87, Eff. Oct. 9, 1985 ;-- 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.