Mich. Comp. Laws § 775.16

Current through Public Act 171 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 775.16 - Appointment of counsel under Michigan indigent defense commission act

When a person charged with having committed a crime appears before a magistrate without counsel, the person shall be advised of his or her right to have counsel appointed. If the person states that he or she is unable to procure counsel, the magistrate shall appoint counsel, if the person is eligible for appointed counsel under the Michigan indigent defense commission act.

MCL 775.16

Amended by 2013, Act 94,s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.

1927, Act 175, Eff. 9/5/1927 ;--CL 1929, 17486 ;--CL 1948, 775.16 ;--Am. 1957, Act 256, Eff. 9/27/1957 ;--Am. 1963, Act 132, Eff. 9/6/1963 ;--Am. 1980, Act 506, Imd. Eff. 1/22/1981.