2003 House Bill 4715 / Public Act 185

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Introduced in the House

May 21, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Mike Nofs (R-62)

To clarify that district court magistrates may issue search warrants by fax or e-mail, 24 hours-a-day. Under current law judges can do this, and magistrates can issue warrants in person, but possibly not electronically.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

June 11, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 24, 2003

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 25, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 25, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 1, 2003

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To clarify that district court magistrates may issue search warrants by fax or e-mail, 24 hours-a-day. Under current law judges can do this, and magistrates can issue warrants in person, but possibly not electronically.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 17, 2003