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766.11 – Subpoena of witnesses; taking down evidence in shorthand; appointment, oath, and fees of stenographer; signing of testimony not required; testimony to be typewritten, certified, received, and filed; testimony as prima facie evidence | Michigan Law

Learn about Michigan's procedures for subpoenaing witnesses, taking shorthand testimony, stenographer fees, and how court testimony is documented and used as evidence.

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766.11 – Subpoena of witnesses; taking down evidence in shorthand; appointment, oath, and fees of stenographer; signing of testimony not required; testimony to be typewritten, certified, received, and filed; testimony as prima facie evidence

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 766.11

Summary

Michigan law allows witnesses to be compelled to testify via subpoenas in municipal courts, with testimony taken in shorthand by appointed stenographers. The law details the appointment, oath, and fee structure for stenographers, and specifies that testimony must be typewritten, certified, and filed, serving as prima facie evidence.

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In simple terms: Learn about Michigan's procedures for subpoenaing witnesses, taking shorthand testimony, stenographer fees, and how court testimony is documented and used as evidence.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.