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769.16a – Report by clerk of final disposition to department of state police; forms; fingerprints; reporting conviction; report of vacated judgment; entry of disposition into database | Michigan Law

Michigan law mandates courts to report final criminal dispositions to the Department of State Police, ensuring accurate and timely record updates.

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769.16a – Report by clerk of final disposition to department of state police; forms; fingerprints; reporting conviction; report of vacated judgment; entry of disposition into database

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 769.16a

Summary

This law requires courts in Michigan to report the final disposition of certain criminal cases, including felonies, high-penalty misdemeanors, and contempt charges, to the Department of State Police. The report must include detailed case findings, pleas, and convictions, and is to be submitted immediately after case resolution. It ensures proper documentation and updating of criminal records in state databases.

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In simple terms: Michigan law mandates courts to report final criminal dispositions to the Department of State Police, ensuring accurate and timely record updates.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.