Sec. 63.
(1) Within 24 hours after the initial contact between the victim of a reported serious misdemeanor and the law enforcement agency having the responsibility for investigating that serious misdemeanor, 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.".
(2) If the case against the defendant is brought under a local ordinance, the law enforcement agency having responsibility for investigating the serious misdemeanor shall give to the victim the name and business address of the local prosecuting attorney for the political subdivision responsible for prosecuting the case along with the following statement:
"The defendant in your case will be prosecuted under a local ordinance, rather than a state statute. Nonetheless, you have all the rights and privileges afforded to victims under the state constitution and the state crime victim's rights act.".
History: Add. 1988, Act 21, Eff. June 1, 1988 ;-- 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 3 - (780.811...780.834)
Section 780.811a - Statement of Property Damage, Physical Injury, or Death.
Section 780.812 - Separate Written Statement.
Section 780.813 - Information to Be Given Victim of Serious Misdemeanor.
Section 780.813a - Revocation of Bond or Personal Recognizance.
Section 780.814 - Return of Property to Victim; Exceptions.
Section 780.817 - Separate Waiting Area for Victim; Safeguards.
Section 780.819 - Expedited Trial.
Section 780.820 - Conference Prior to Trial.
Section 780.821 - Right of Victim to Be Present at Trial; Sequestering of Victim.
Section 780.823 - Additional Notice to Victim; Means; Contents of Impact Statement.
Section 780.826 - Definitions; Restitution by Defendant Convicted of Misdemeanor.
Section 780.826a - Allocation of Payments.
Section 780.827 - Notice of Final Disposition of Case.
Section 780.827b - Early Termination of Probation; Notice to Victim.
Section 780.828 - Additional Notice to Victim; Further Proceedings or New Trial.
Section 780.828b - Notice of Escape.
Section 780.829 - Notice of Release of Defendant; Written Request.
Section 780.830 - Exemption of Victim's Address and Telephone Number From Disclosure.
Section 780.830a - Deductions and Payments.
Section 780.832 - No Cause of Action Against State or Local Government.
Section 780.833 - Failure to Provide Right, Privilege, or Notice to Victim.