(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the court may require an individual to sign a written waiver of extradition to this state before releasing the individual on bail under this chapter. If the individual fails to sign the waiver, the court may consider the failure in determining the amount of bail to be posted by the individual.
  (2) The court shall require an individual charged with a crime for which bail may be denied under section 15 of article I of the state constitution of 1963 to sign a written waiver of extradition to this state before releasing the individual on bail under this chapter.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 765.6d

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
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