Introduced
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To eliminate the right of a defendant to have a “preliminary examination” for certain less serious criminal offences. Reportedly, most defendants waive their right to a preliminary examination. Specifically, the bill would expand the jurisdiction of district courts to include accepting pleas in felony and misdemeanor cases having a maximum sentence less than than one year. Sentencing would still be done in circuit court.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 74 to 26 (details)
To eliminate the right of a defendant to have a “preliminary examination” for certain less serious criminal offences. Reportedly, most defendants waive their right to a preliminary examination.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
