This section outlines the procedures for issuing warrants, subpoenas, and capiases in Michigan criminal cases. It specifies who can issue and execute warrants and subpoenas, the process for obtaining witnesses, and penalties for disobedience. The law also grants courts the authority to issue capiases to secure witnesses when their testimony is crucial and at risk of being lost.
Warrants can be issued by the sheriff, constable, police officer, or peace officer of the county where the indictment is found.
Yes, county clerks can issue subpoenas without requiring any fees upon the defendant's application.
Disobedience is punishable in the same manner as other legal violations, and the disobedient party can be held liable to the party who issued the subpoena.
A court can issue a capias if it appears that the witness is material and there is a risk of losing their testimony.