Michigan § 600.5515 - Participation of prisoner in pretrial or hearing proceedings.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5515 — Participation of prisoner in pretrial or hearing proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 600.5515. Participation of prisoner in pretrial or hearing proceedings.
To the extent practicable, in an action brought by a prisoner, pretrial proceedings in which the prisoner's participation is required or permitted shall be conducted by telephone, video conference, or other telecommunications technology without removing the prisoner from the prison in which the prisoner is confined.
Subject to the agreement of the official of the state or local unit of government with custody over the prisoner, hearings may be conducted at the prison in which the prisoner is confined. To the extent practicable, the court shall allow counsel to participate by telephone, video conference, or other communications technology in a hearing held at the prison.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 600.5515
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5515 cover?
Section 600.5515 ("Participation of prisoner in pretrial or hearing proceedings.") 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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