2002 House Bill 6041 / Public Act 583

Introduced in the House

May 9, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

To authorize a court to require a person to sign a waiver of the right to contest extradition as a condition of being granted bail, and require the waiver in cases where a person is charged with serious crimes for which bail can be denied.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

June 4, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical 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

June 5, 2002

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 5, 2002

To authorize a court to require a person to sign a waiver of the right to contest extradition as a condition of being granted bail, and require the waiver in cases where a person is charged with serious crimes for which bail can be denied.

Sept. 26, 2002

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Oct. 10, 2002