Michigan § 32.1044 - Trial of accused twice for same offense prohibited.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 32.1044 — Trial of accused twice for same offense prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32.1044. Trial of accused twice for same offense prohibited.
A person subject to this code shall not be tried a second time by a civil court or a military court of the state for the same offense.
A proceeding in which an accused is found guilty by a court-martial upon a charge or specification is not a trial in the sense of this section until the finding of guilty has become final after review of the case has been fully completed.
A proceeding which, after the introduction of evidence but, before a finding, is dismissed or terminated by the convening authority or on motion of the prosecution for failure of available evidence or witnesses without fault of the accused is a trial in the sense of this section.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 32.1044
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 32.1044 cover?
Section 32.1044 ("Trial of accused twice for same offense prohibited.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 32.1044?
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