Michigan Laws 774.47 – Municipal court having more than 1 judge; powers of any judge in connection with trial and disposition of case
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 774.47
- Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- 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.
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
- 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
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
In a municipal court having more than 1 judge, whenever a warrant is issued for the arrest of a person charged with an offense against the laws of this state, or for the violation of a city ordinance, any judge of that municipal court may arraign, set bail, adjourn, try, take testimony in, conduct a preliminary examination, dismiss, hold for trial in circuit court, and do any other act in connection with the trial and disposition of the case brought before the municipal court.