Michigan § 28.242a - Dissemination of criminal history record information; exception.
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§ 28.242a. Dissemination of criminal history record information; exception.
(1) All criminal history record information that is associated with a state identification number and is supported by biometric data shall be disseminated in response to either a fingerprint-based search or a name-based search of the criminal history record information database. This subsection does not allow the dissemination of criminal history record information that is nonpublic or is prohibited by law from being disseminated.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), all juvenile history record information that is associated with a state identification number and is supported by biometric data shall be disseminated in response only to a fingerprint-based search of the criminal history record information database. This subsection does not allow the dissemination of juvenile history record information that is nonpublic or is prohibited by law from being disseminated.
(3) All juvenile history record information that is associated with a state identification number and that is supported by biometric data shall be disseminated in response to either a name-based or a fingerprint-based search of the criminal history record information database solely to a person or entity authorized to access the law enforcement information network. This subsection does not allow the dissemination of juvenile history record information that is prohibited by law from being disseminated.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 28.242a
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 28.242a cover?
Section 28.242a ("Dissemination of criminal history record information; exception.") 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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