(1) If the accused is in custody upon an arrest without a warrant, a magistrate, upon finding reasonable cause as provided in section 1a of this chapter, shall do either of the following:
  (a) Issue a warrant as provided in section 1b of this chapter.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 764.1c

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: means a written accusation, under oath or upon affirmation, that a felony, misdemeanor, or ordinance violation has been committed and that the person named or described in the accusation is guilty of the offense. See Michigan Laws 761.1
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Judicial district: means the following:
  (i) With regard to the circuit court, the county. See Michigan Laws 761.1
  • Magistrate: means a judge of the district court or a judge of a municipal court. See Michigan Laws 761.1
    •   (b) Endorse upon the complaint a finding of reasonable cause and a direction to take the accused before a magistrate of the judicial district in which the offense is charged to have been committed.
      (2) As endorsed pursuant to subsection (1)(b), the complaint shall constitute both a complaint and warrant.
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