Plain-Language Summary

Michigan law Section 767.94 provides witness immunity when coming into the state in response to a lawful summons, protecting individuals from arrest or process related to prior matters. Section 767.94a mandates that defendants disclose certain information and materials to prosecutors upon request, including witness details and expert reports, to facilitate fair trial proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Witnesses coming into Michigan in response to a lawful summons are protected from arrest or civil and criminal process related to matters that arose before their entrance into the state.

Yes, under Michigan law, defendants or their attorneys must disclose specific information and materials to prosecutors upon request, including witness lists and expert reports.

Defendants must disclose witness names and addresses, details of intended defenses involving experts, and any expert reports or statements related to their testimony.

The law generally provides immunity when coming into the state for lawful purposes and mandates disclosure unless good cause is shown to withhold certain information, which can be addressed through a court motion.