2020 Senate Bill 1047 / Public Act 394

Issue summons not arrest warrant for low level offenses

Introduced in the Senate

July 23, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-18)

To require prosecutors to seek a court summons instead of an arrest warrant for misdemeanor crimes, not including assault and domestic violence crimes, unless there is reason to believe this would not be safe.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Oct. 6, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 3, 2020

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

To require court officers to seek a court summons instead of an arrest warrant for a person who is wanted on a "bench warrant" unless the case involves assault or domestic violence, or there is reason to believe this would not be safe.

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 17, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 90 to 15 (details)

To require court officers to seek a court summons instead of an arrest warrant for a person who is wanted on a "bench warrant" unless the case involves assault or domestic violence, or there is reason to believe this would not be safe.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2020

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 31, 2020