2001 Senate Bill 725 / Public Act 205

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 17, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Ken Sikkema (R-31)

To allow the sealing of certain court records related to domestic violence cases, if the court determines doing so would protect victims or potential victims.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 7, 2001

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 8, 2001

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2001

To allow the sealing of certain court records related to domestic violence cases, if the court determines doing so would protect victims or potential victims.

Dec. 11, 2001

Amendment offered

To clarify and adopt a technical change in a definition contained in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 12, 2001

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2001

To allow the sealing of certain court records related to domestic violence cases, if the court determines doing so would protect victims or potential victims.

Dec. 13, 2001

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

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

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 27, 2001