Mich. Comp. Laws § 766.11a

Current through Public Act 171 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 766.11a - Testimony of witness; conduct by telephonic, voice, or video conferencing

On motion of either party, the magistrate shall permit the testimony of any witness, except the complaining witness, an alleged eyewitness, or a law enforcement officer to whom the defendant is alleged to have made an incriminating statement, to be conducted by means of telephonic, voice, or video conferencing. The testimony taken by video conferencing shall be admissible in any subsequent trial or hearing as otherwise permitted by law.

MCL 766.11a

Amended by 2014, Act 123,s 4, eff. 5/20/2014.

Added by 2004, Act 20, s 1, eff. 3/4/2004.

2014, Act 123, enacting section 1, states, "This amendatory act applies to cases in which the defendant is arraigned in district court or municipal court on or after January 1, 2015."