Michigan law sections 769.11a and 769.11b require courts to credit defendants for time served on void sentences or jail time prior to sentencing. Section 11a addresses credit for time served due to invalid sentences, while 11b covers credit for jail time when bond was denied or unavailable. Courts must explicitly grant these credits when imposing sentences.
Michigan law requires courts to credit defendants for time served on a void sentence when imposing a new sentence, reducing the maximum penalty accordingly.
The law mandates that courts credit defendants for jail time served prior to sentencing if they were unable to post bond or were denied bond.
If the corrections commission fails to grant the credit, a writ of habeas corpus can be issued to bring the prisoner before the court for further action.
The trial court is responsible for explicitly granting or allowing credits for time served when imposing a sentence.