This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by adding new provisions to ensure that individuals arrested for alleged criminal violations are informed of their rights. Specifically, it mandates that each individual must be advised of their right to remain silent, their right to have an attorney present during questioning, and that anything they say may be used against them in court. This addition aims to reinforce the due process rights of individuals in the criminal justice system.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language regarding the procedures following an arrest without a warrant. It changes the terminology from "a person" to "an individual" throughout the relevant sections, emphasizing the individual rights of those arrested. Furthermore, it specifies that a peace officer must present the arrested individual before a magistrate within 48 hours of the arrest, rather than the previous requirement of "without unnecessary delay." This change aims to provide clearer guidelines for the timely processing of individuals in custody.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 764.13