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770.12 – Appeal by people; right of defendant to bail upon appeal; provisions governing section | Michigan Law

Learn about Michigan's criminal appeal rights, bail provisions during appeals, and the types of judgments eligible for appeal under Section 770.12.

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770.12 – Appeal by people; right of defendant to bail upon appeal; provisions governing section

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 770.12

Summary

Michigan law allows the state to appeal certain criminal cases either as a right or with permission, depending on the type of judgment and its finality. It also specifies the conditions under which a defendant can obtain bail during an appeal process. The section clarifies the types of judgments subject to appeal and the rules governing defendant bail rights.

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In simple terms: Learn about Michigan's criminal appeal rights, bail provisions during appeals, and the types of judgments eligible for appeal under Section 770.12.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.