Michigan Laws 766.11a – Testimony of witness; conduct by telephonic, voice, or video conferencing
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 766.11a
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Magistrate: means a judge of the district court or a judge of a municipal court. See Michigan Laws 761.1
- 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.
On motion of either party, the magistrate shall permit the testimony of any witness, except the complaining witness, an alleged eyewitness, or a law enforcement officer to whom the defendant is alleged to have made an incriminating statement, to be conducted by means of telephonic, voice, or video conferencing. The testimony taken by video conferencing shall be admissible in any subsequent trial or hearing as otherwise permitted by law.