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Mich. Comp. Laws § 768.7b (2026)

Commission of subsequent felony by person charged with felony; consecutive sentences; report.

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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE


Act 175 of 1927


768.7b Commission of subsequent felony by person charged with felony; consecutive sentences; report.

Sec. 7b.

    (1)  Beginning April 1, 1988, and through December 31, 1991, if a person who has been charged with a felony, pending the disposition of the charge, commits a subsequent offense that is a felony, upon conviction of the subsequent offense or acceptance of a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill, or nolo contendere to the subsequent offense, the sentences imposed for the prior charged offense and the subsequent offense shall run consecutively.

    (2) Beginning January 1, 1992, if a person who has been charged with a felony, pending the disposition of the charge, commits a subsequent offense that is a felony, upon conviction of the subsequent offense or acceptance of a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill, or nolo contendere to the subsequent offense, the following shall apply:

    (a) Unless the subsequent offense is a major controlled substance offense, the sentences imposed for the prior charged offense and the subsequent offense may run consecutively.

    (b) If the subsequent offense is a major controlled substance offense, the sentences imposed for the prior charged offense and the subsequent offense shall run consecutively.

    (3) The department of corrections shall report to the legislature no later than June 1, 1991, on the impact that the amendatory act that added this subsection has had on prison capacity and population.

History: Add. 1971, Act 180, Eff. Mar. 30, 1972 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 77, Eff. Sept. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 31, Eff. Apr. 1, 1988

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 83 cases (8 in the last 5 years), 1973–2025 · leading case: People v. Chambers, 421 N.W.2d 903 (Mich. 1988).
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People v. Chambers, 421 N.W.2d 903 (Mich. 1988). · cites it 30× “We hold that MCL 768.7b; MSA 28.1030(2) accords the prerogative of consecutive sentencing solely to the court last in time to impose sentence.”
People v. Morris, 450 Mich. 316 (Mich. 1995). · cites it 8× “E Defendants assert that a broad interpretation of "another felony" to include controlled substance offenses results in the overlap of several sentence enhancement provisions, specifically MCL 768.7b; MSA 28.1030(2) and MCL 333.7413; MSA 14.”
People v. Smith, 378 N.W.2d 384 (Mich. 1985). · cites it 6× “] The consecutive sentencing statute provides: When a person, who has been charged with a felony and pending the disposition of the charge, commits a subsequent offense which is a felony, upon conviction of the subsequent offense or acceptance of a plea of guilty, guilty but…”
People v. Norfleet, 897 N.W.2d 195 (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “11 Chambers concerned whether the statutory authorization of consecutive sentences for defendants who commit felonies while on bond for a prior felony, MCL 768.7b(2), allowed “the trial court first in time to render sentence” the authority to impose the consecutive sentence or…”
People v. Nantelle, 544 N.W.2d 667 (Mich. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 6× “However, the prosecutor argues on appeal that it was proper for the trial court to impose consecutive sentences pursuant to MCL 768.7b(2); MSA 28.1030(2)(2), which provides in pertinent part: Beginning January 1, 1992, if a' person who has been charged with a felony, pending the…”
People v. Hacker, 339 N.W.2d 645 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 8× “Defendant's argument on appeal is that his delayed sentencing pursuant to MCL 771.1(2); MSA 28.1131(2) was tantamount to being placed on probation.”
People v. Glenn Jones, 266 N.W.2d 824 (Mich. Ct. App. 1978). · cites it 8× “When a person, who has been charged with a felony and pending the disposition of the charge, commits a subsequent offense which is a felony, upon conviction or acceptance of a guilty plea of the subsequent offense, the sentences imposed for conviction of the prior charged…”
People v. Reynolds, 448 N.W.2d 774 (Mich. Ct. App. 1989). · cites it 4× “MCL 768.7b(1); MSA 28.1030(2)(1), as amended by 1988 PA 31 , provides: (1) Beginning April 1, 1988, and through Decern *189 ber 31, 1991, if a person who has been charged with a felony, pending the disposition of the charge, commits a subsequent offense that is a felony, upon…”
People v. Mayes, 261 N.W.2d 22 (Mich. Ct. App. 1977). · cites it 4× “The statute on which the trial court relied in imposing the consecutive sentence, MCLA 768.7b; MSA 28.1030(2), provides: "When a person, who has been charged with a felony and pending the disposition of the charge, commits a subsequent offense which is a felony, upon conviction…”
People v. Prieskorn, 381 N.W.2d 646 (Mich. 1986). · cites it 2× “MCL 768.7b; MSA 28.1030(2). [2] In Coyle , the defendant was arrested and charged with breaking and entering, and then released on bond.”
People v. Henry, 309 N.W.2d 922 (Mich. Ct. App. 1981). · cites it 4× “MCL 768.7b; MSA 28.1030(2) provides in pertinent part as follows: "When a person, who has been charged with a felony and pending the disposition of the charge, commits a subsequent offense which is a felony, upon conviction of the subsequent offense or acceptance of a plea of…”
People v. McKinley, 425 N.W.2d 460 (Mich. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 2× “…Circuit judge, sitting on the Court of Appeals by assignment. [1] The sentences were not required to be consecutive. MCL 768.7b; MSA 28.1030(2).”
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— Mich. Comp. Laws § 768.7b(1) — 3 cases
People v. Morris, 450 Mich. 316 (Mich. 1995). “E Defendants assert that a broad interpretation of "another felony" to include controlled substance offenses results in the overlap of several sentence enhancement provisions, specifically MCL 768.7b; MSA 28.1030(2) and MCL 333.7413; MSA 14.”
People v. Reynolds, 448 N.W.2d 774 (Mich. Ct. App. 1989). “MCL 768.7b(1); MSA 28.1030(2)(1), as amended by 1988 PA 31 , provides: (1) Beginning April 1, 1988, and through Decern *189 ber 31, 1991, if a person who has been charged with a felony, pending the disposition of the charge, commits a subsequent offense that is a felony, upon…”
People v. Alvarado, 481 N.W.2d 822 (Mich. Ct. App. 1992).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 768.7b(2) — 7 cases
People v. Norfleet, 897 N.W.2d 195 (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “11 Chambers concerned whether the statutory authorization of consecutive sentences for defendants who commit felonies while on bond for a prior felony, MCL 768.7b(2), allowed “the trial court first in time to render sentence” the authority to impose the consecutive sentence or…”
People v. Nantelle, 544 N.W.2d 667 (Mich. Ct. App. 1996). “However, the prosecutor argues on appeal that it was proper for the trial court to impose consecutive sentences pursuant to MCL 768.7b(2); MSA 28.1030(2)(2), which provides in pertinent part: Beginning January 1, 1992, if a' person who has been charged with a felony, pending the…”
People of Michigan v. Joseph Wayne Shepard (Mich. Ct. App. 2022).
People of Michigan v. Heather Renee Collins (Mich. Ct. App. 2016).
20250116_C363151_52_363151.Opn_Order.Pdf (Mich. Ct. App. 2025).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 768.7b(2)(a) — 11 cases
20250116_C363151_52_363151.Opn_Order.Pdf (Mich. Ct. App. 2025).
People of Michigan v. Harry Anthony Childress III (Mich. Ct. App. 2019).
People of Michigan v. Heather Renee Collins (Mich. Ct. App. 2016).
People of Michigan v. Eric Dean Wodkowski (Mich. Ct. App. 2018).
People of Michigan v. Kelly Christopher Warren (Mich. Ct. App. 2018).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 768.7b(2)(b) — 2 cases
People v. Davenport, 522 N.W.2d 339 (Mich. Ct. App. 1994).
20250116_C363151_52_363151.Opn_Order.Pdf (Mich. Ct. App. 2025).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 768.7b(a) — 3 cases
People v. Smith, 378 N.W.2d 384 (Mich. 1985). “] The consecutive sentencing statute provides: When a person, who has been charged with a felony and pending the disposition of the charge, commits a subsequent offense which is a felony, upon conviction of the subsequent offense or acceptance of a plea of guilty, guilty but…”
People v. Chambers, 421 N.W.2d 903 (Mich. 1988). “We hold that MCL 768.7b; MSA 28.1030(2) accords the prerogative of consecutive sentencing solely to the court last in time to impose sentence.”
People v. Ware, 296 N.W.2d 164 (Mich. Ct. App. 1980).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 768.7b(b) — 2 cases
People v. Chambers, 421 N.W.2d 903 (Mich. 1988). “We hold that MCL 768.7b; MSA 28.1030(2) accords the prerogative of consecutive sentencing solely to the court last in time to impose sentence.”
People v. Rondon, 375 N.W.2d 761 (Mich. Ct. App. 1985).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 768.7b(l) — 5 cases
People v. Sleet, 484 N.W.2d 757 (Mich. Ct. App. 1992).
People v. Reynolds, 448 N.W.2d 774 (Mich. Ct. App. 1989). “MCL 768.7b(1); MSA 28.1030(2)(1), as amended by 1988 PA 31 , provides: (1) Beginning April 1, 1988, and through Decern *189 ber 31, 1991, if a person who has been charged with a felony, pending the disposition of the charge, commits a subsequent offense that is a felony, upon…”
People v. Evans, 540 N.W.2d 489 (Mich. Ct. App. 1995).
People v. Cuppari, 543 N.W.2d 68 (Mich. Ct. App. 1995).
People v. Mark Brown, 459 N.W.2d 19 (Mich. Ct. App. 1990).
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