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Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 780. Criminal Procedure § 780.769a

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 19a. (1) On a victim's written request, the director of a hospital or facility where a defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity has been hospitalized or admitted by court order shall notify the victim of the following:

(a) A pending transfer of the defendant to a less secure hospital or facility.

(b) A pending transfer of the defendant to alternative care or treatment, community placement, or aftercare reintegration.

(c) A pending leave, absence, furlough, or other release from confinement for the defendant, whether temporary or permanent.

(2) A notice required by subsection (1) shall be given by any means reasonably calculated to give the victim prompt actual notice.

(3) A victim's address and telephone number maintained by a hospital or facility under this section is exempt from disclosure under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.

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