Michigan § 330.2022 - Proceeding against incompetent defendant prohibited; pretrial motions; preservation and admissibility of evidence.
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§ 330.2022. Proceeding against incompetent defendant prohibited; pretrial motions; preservation and admissibility of evidence.
A defendant who is determined incompetent to stand trial shall not be proceeded against while he is incompetent.
Any pretrial motion may be made by either the defense or prosecution while a defendant is incompetent to stand trial, and the issues presented by the motion shall be heard and decided if the presence of the defendant is not essential for a fair hearing and decision on the motion.
When it appears that evidence essential to the case the defense or prosecution plans to present might not be available at the time of trial, the court shall allow such evidence to be taken and preserved. Evidence so taken shall be admissible at the trial only if it is not otherwise available. Procedures for the taking and preserving of evidence under this subsection, and the conditions under which such evidence shall be admissible at trial, shall be provided by court rule.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 330.2022
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 330.2022 cover?
Section 330.2022 ("Proceeding against incompetent defendant prohibited; pretrial motions; preservation and admissibility of evidence.") 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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