Michigan law restricts access to grand jury testimony of witnesses before trial, allowing defendants to request and receive such testimony within specific timeframes. The law outlines procedures for the trial judge to order the prosecutor to provide witness testimony and sets deadlines for disclosure prior to trial. It aims to balance the rights of the defendant with the integrity of the grand jury process.
Yes, if the trial judge orders the prosecutor to provide the testimony, or at the end of the witness's direct examination during trial upon request.
The prosecutor must provide the testimony no later than 10 days before the trial if ordered by the judge, or at the completion of the witness's direct examination during trial if not ordered earlier.
No, the testimony is generally not available to the defendant before trial unless specific procedures are followed as outlined in the law.
Failure to comply may result in sanctions or other legal consequences, and the court may take appropriate action to enforce the disclosure requirement.