Michigan — Statute

769.4a – Assault on spouse, former spouse, individual with child in common, dating relationship, or household resident; plea or finding of guilty; deferral of proceedings; order of probation; previous convictions; adjudication of guilt upon violation of probation; mandatory counseling program; costs; circumstances for entering adjudication of guilt; discharge and dismissal; limitation; court proceedings open to public; retention of nonpublic record by department of state police; definitions | Michigan Law

Michigan law 769.4a permits deferral of assault charges involving domestic or household relationships with specific procedures and victim involvement.

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769.4a – Assault on spouse, former spouse, individual with child in common, dating relationship, or household resident; plea or finding of guilty; deferral of proceedings; order of probation; previous convictions; adjudication of guilt upon violation of probation; mandatory counseling program; costs; circumstances for entering adjudication of guilt; discharge and dismissal; limitation; court proceedings open to public; retention of nonpublic record by department of state police; definitions

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 769.4a

Summary

Michigan law Section 769.4a allows courts to defer proceedings and place individuals on probation for certain assault charges involving spouses, former spouses, individuals with children in common, dating partners, or household residents, provided they have no prior assaultive convictions. The law emphasizes court procedures, victim involvement, and record checks before deferral. It also covers conditions for guilt adjudication, dismissals, and public access to court proceedings.

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