This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by adding a new section, 3a, to Chapter IV. Starting October 1, 2026, it mandates that each court must post specific data on its website, including the court's failure to appear rate and fugitive rate, as well as the number of active warrants categorized by traffic, misdemeanor, and felony offenses.

The bill defines key terms such as "failure to appear," which refers to a defendant's absence from required court appearances, and establishes the "failure to appear rate" as the ratio of defendants who fail to appear to the total number of defendants. It also defines "fugitive" and "fugitive rate" in relation to individuals under judicial authority who do not comply with court requirements. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability within the judicial system by providing the public with access to important court performance metrics.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 760.1, 777.69