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Mich. Comp. Laws § 767.7a (2026)
Grand jurors; term of service; recalling.
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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Act 175 of 1927
767.7a Grand jurors; term of service; recalling.
Sec. 7a.
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1343 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as added, being section 600.1343 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, the term of service of grand jurors shall be 6 months unless extended by specific order of the judge who summoned such jurors or his successor for an additional period not to exceed 6 months, except that the grand jurors may be recalled at any time by the judge who summoned such jurors or by his successor to conclude business commenced during their term of service.
History: Add. 1970, Act 9, Imd. Eff. Mar. 26, 1970
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5
cases, 1971–1978 · leading case: Spalter v. Wayne Circuit Judge, 192 N.W.2d 347 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971).
Spalter v. Wayne Circuit Judge, 192 N.W.2d 347 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971). “Once the grand jury ceases to function, the rationale for civil contempt vanishes, and the contemnor has to be released." Petitioner's period of legal confinement has expired.”
People v. Edmond, 273 N.W.2d 85 (Mich. Ct. App. 1978). “Some would likely seek to be excused from the rigors of prolonged service (six months to one year, MCL 767.7a; MSA 28.947(1)). Moreover, the voir dire and exclusion of prospective grand jurors on the grounds of bias or prejudice are functions which the Board is not statutorily…”
People v. Blachura, 265 N.W.2d 348 (Mich. Ct. App. 1978). “[6] Finally, defendant urges us to find the so-called citizens' grand jury act, 1970 PA 9 , MCLA 767.7a et seq.; MSA 28.947(1) et seq.”
People v. Walker, 224 N.W.2d 879 (Mich. 1975). “” MCLA 767.7a; MSA 28.947(1), in relevant part, reads as follows: "[T]he term of service of grand jurors shall be 6 months unless extended by specific order of the judge who summoned such jurors or his successor for an additional period not to exceed 6 months, except that the…”
People v. Desaussre, 189 N.W.2d 813 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971). “” *243 Defendants are charged under an indictment returned by a grand jury convened pursuant to PA 1970, No 9; MCLA § 767.7a et seq. (Stat Ann 1971 Cum Supp §28.”
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