Civil procedure: other; civil process arrest exemptions; modify. Amends sec. 1821 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1821).

Summary

The measure amends the Revised Judicature Act to prevent arrest on civil process for legislators, court officers, attorneys, subpoenaed witnesses, women, and anyone under 16. It also shields people traveling through Michigan for out‑of‑state criminal testimony and those compelled by subpoena to appear in a criminal case. Violations are declared void, contempt of court, and may result in double damages to the arrested person.

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