PPO FOR STALKING
House Bill 5273
Sponsor: Rep. Laura M. Toy
Committee: Criminal Justice
Complete to 10-19-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5273 AS INTRODUCED 10-17-01
The Revised Judicature Act regulates the issuance of personal protection orders. A person may petition the circuit court for a personal protection order (PPO) that restrains or bars another person from engaging in certain conduct. If a court refuses a petition to issue a PPO to restrain an individual from engaging in behavior prohibited under Section 411h (stalking) or Section 411i (aggravated stalking) of the Michigan Penal Code, the court must immediately state in writing the specific reasons the petition was refused. House Bill 5273 would amend the act to require a court to immediately state in writing the specific reasons for either issuing or refusing to issue a personal protection order.
MCL 600.2950a
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.