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Mich. Comp. Laws § 767.4a (2026)

Proceedings before trial; unlawful use or possession of testimony, exhibits or proceedings; exceptions, penalty.

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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE


Act 175 of 1927


767.4a Proceedings before trial; unlawful use or possession of testimony, exhibits or proceedings; exceptions, penalty.

Sec. 4a.

    It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess, use, publish, or make known to any other person any testimony, exhibits or secret proceedings obtained or used in connection with any grand jury inquiry conducted prior to the effective date of this act, except in the manner specifically provided herein, and also excepting any information heretofore disclosed before any investigating committee of the Congress of the United States or any agency of the federal government. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a felony.

History: Add. 1951, Act 276, Eff. Sept. 28, 1951

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 14 cases (10 in the last 5 years), 1972–2023 · leading case: Woll v. Attorney Gen., 297 N.W.2d 578 (Mich. 1980).
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Woll v. Attorney Gen., 297 N.W.2d 578 (Mich. 1980). · cites it 2× “n the last several weeks, there has been, and continues to be, an ongoing inquiry by a certain state law enforcement body, the existence, nature and areas of activities of which are well known to the defendants herein beyond peradventure, involving plaintiff, which matters are…”
Raymond R. Wiskotoni v. Michigan Nat'l Bank-West, 716 F.2d 378 (6th Cir. 1983). “Mich.Comp.Laws §§ 767.4a, 767.19L These legislative enactments clearly indicate that the protection of the grand jury system is a part of Michigan public policy.”
People v. Bellanca, 194 N.W.2d 863 (Mich. 1972). “" MCLA 767.4a; MSA 28.944(1). "Sec. 4a. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess, use, publish, or make known to any other person any testimony, exhibits or secret proceedings obtained or used in connection with any grand jury inquiry conducted prior…”
People v. Morris, 579 N.W.2d 109 (Mich. Ct. App. 1998). “These minor exceptions would be: MCL 767.4a; MSA 28.944(1) (addressing the need to keep grand jury proceedings secret); MCL 767.”
People of Michigan v. Richard Louis Baird (Mich. 2022). “4a (“It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess, use, publish, or make known to any other person any testimony, exhibits or secret proceedings obtained or used in connection with any grand jury inquiry conducted prior to the effective date of this act .”
People of Michigan v. Nicolas Lyon (Mich. 2022). “4a (“It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess, use, publish, or make known to any other person any testimony, exhibits or secret proceedings obtained or used in connection with any grand jury inquiry conducted prior to the effective date of this act .”
People of Michigan v. Nancy Peeler (Mich. 2022). “4a (“It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess, use, publish, or make known to any other person any testimony, exhibits or secret proceedings obtained or used in connection with any grand jury inquiry conducted prior to the effective date of this act .”
People of Michigan v. Richard Louis Baird (Mich. 2022). “4a (“It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess, use, publish, or make known to any other person any testimony, exhibits or secret proceedings obtained or used in connection with any grand jury inquiry conducted prior to the effective date of this act .”
People of Michigan v. Nicolas Lyon (Mich. 2022). “4a (“It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess, use, publish, or make known to any other person any testimony, exhibits or secret proceedings obtained or used in connection with any grand jury inquiry conducted prior to the effective date of this act .”
People of Michigan v. Nancy Peeler (Mich. 2022). “4a (“It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess, use, publish, or make known to any other person any testimony, exhibits or secret proceedings obtained or used in connection with any grand jury inquiry conducted prior to the effective date of this act .”
People of Michigan v. Richard Louis Baird (Mich. 2022). “4a (“It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess, use, publish, or make known to any other person any testimony, exhibits or secret proceedings obtained or used in connection with any grand jury inquiry conducted prior to the effective date of this act .”
People of Michigan v. Nicolas Lyon (Mich. 2022). “4a (“It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess, use, publish, or make known to any other person any testimony, exhibits or secret proceedings obtained or used in connection with any grand jury inquiry conducted prior to the effective date of this act .”
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