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767.49 – Indictment; statement of name of individual, association or corporation | Michigan Law

Michigan Section 767.49 allows flexible identification of defendants, groups, and corporations in indictments without needing to prove true names or legal forms.

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767.49 – Indictment; statement of name of individual, association or corporation

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 767.49

Summary

Michigan law Section 767.49 specifies that indictments can identify defendants by their true name, nickname, or description, and similarly for groups, associations, and corporations. It allows flexibility in naming, including abbreviations and known designations, without requiring proof of the true name or legal form. The law simplifies the identification process in criminal indictments, emphasizing that the true name need not be proven or alleged to be unknown.

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In simple terms: Michigan Section 767.49 allows flexible identification of defendants, groups, and corporations in indictments without needing to prove true names or legal forms.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.