Mich. Comp. Laws § 722.681

Current through Public Act 171 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 722.681 - Provisions applicable to actions commenced pursuant to MCL 722.679 or MCL 722.680

The following provisions apply in an action commenced pursuant to section 9 or 10:

(a) The prosecuting attorney shall bear the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that knowing dissemination of the specified matter to a minor would violate section 5.
(b) Upon appropriate motion of the prosecuting attorney or order to show cause, the court may grant a preliminary injunction or ex parte restraining order. A person enjoined under this subdivision is entitled to a trial on the legality of the intended dissemination within 1 day after joinder of issue, and a decision shall be rendered by the court within 2 days after the conclusion of the trial.
(c) The prosecuting attorney shall not be required to file any security before the granting of a preliminary injunction or restraining order, shall not be liable for costs, and shall not be liable for damages sustained by reason of the preliminary injunction or restraining order.
(d) The proceedings are equitable in nature.

MCL 722.681

1978, Act 33, Eff. 6/1/1978.