Michigan § 32.1038a - Accused rights; request for representation.

Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 32.1038a — Accused rights; request for representation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 32.1038a. Accused rights; request for representation.

Sec. 38a.

The accused in a proceeding under this code must be permitted to request a military defense counsel of choice who, if reasonably available, must be detailed to represent the accused and who, if not a member of the bar of this state, may represent the accused on a pro hac vice motion to the court approved by the military judge.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 32.1038a cover?

Section 32.1038a ("Accused rights; request for representation.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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