Michigan law allows the Attorney General or multiple county prosecutors to petition the Court of Appeals to convene a grand jury with jurisdiction over two or more counties. The petition must include specific information such as probable cause, reasons for convening, and signatures. The Court of Appeals can then appoint a grand jury based on these petitions to investigate crimes spanning multiple counties.
The Attorney General or two or more county prosecuting attorneys with approval can petition the Court of Appeals to convene a grand jury over multiple counties.
The petition must include the petitioners' names and titles, counties involved, probable cause, reasons for convening, signatures, and the date.
The Court of Appeals reviews the petition, ensuring it contains the required information and probable cause, then may convene a grand jury if criteria are met.
Yes, Michigan law allows for grand juries with jurisdiction over two or more counties if properly petitioned and approved by the Court of Appeals.