Criminal Procedure Monograph Series

Series of nine individual monographs.

NOTE: These monographs have been updated; the updated material has been integrated into the content of each monograph.

The monographs are available in PDF format for viewing, printing, and/or downloading. Scroll down for the links.

Monograph 1: Issuance of Complaints and Arrest Warrants—Third Edition © 2006–2012. This monograph contains legal discussion and checklists related to complaints and arrest warrants. This benchbook is current through May 1, 2012.

Monograph 2: Issuance of Search Warrants—Third Edition © 2006–2012. This monograph contains legal discussion and checklists related to search warrants. This benchbook is current through May 1, 2012.

Monographs 3: Misdemeanor Arraignments & Pleas—Third Edition © 2006–2012. This monograph contains legal discussion, flowcharts, and checklists related to arraignments and pleas in district court. This benchbook is current through May 1, 2012.

Monograph 4: Felony Arraignments & Pleas in District Court—Third Edition © 2006–2012. This monograph contains legal discussion and checklists related to felony arraignments (including juvenile arraignments) in district court. This benchbook is current through May 1, 2012.

Monograph 5: Preliminary Exams—Third Edition © 2006–2012. This monograph contains detailed legal discussion and checklists for conducting preliminary examinations, including juvenile examinations and waiver of a preliminary exam. This benchbook is current through May 1, 2012.

Monograph 6: Pretrial Motions—Third Edition © 2006–2012. This monograph discusses the general requirements for pretrial motions and the legal standards for individual motions. It includes a comprehensive chart for quick reference. This benchbook is current through May 1, 2012.

Monograph 7: Probation Revocation Proceedings—Third Edition © 2006–2012. This monograph contains legal discussion, flowcharts, adn checklists related to probation revocation proceedings. This benchbook is current through May 1, 2012.

  Monograph 8: Felony Sentencing—Revised Edition © 2012. NEWLY REVISED VERSION. This monograph is a comprehensive discussion of felony sentencing and includes practical instruction on the application of Michigan's statutory sentencing guidelines.This benchbook is current through May 1, 2012.

Monograph 9: Postconviction Proceedings © 2012. This monograph contains a comprehensive discussion of the procedural and substantive requirements involved in postconviction motions and proceedings. This benchbook is current through May 1, 2012.

Initial funding for this series was provided by grants from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Office of Drug Control Policy.

The Michigan Judicial Institute is seeking continued feedback from our audience regarding the content of our publications. Your feedback will serve as a basis for improving our product.

Rate the following Monographs:

• 1: Issuance of Complaints & Arrest Warrants

• 2: Issuance of Search Warrants

• 3: Misdemeanor Arraignments & Pleas

• 4: Felony Arraignments in District Court

• 5: Preliminary Exams

• 6: Pretrial Motions

• 7: Probation Revocation Proceedings

• 8: Felony Sentencing

• 9: Postconviction Proceedings

If you wish to make comments or suggestions about a specific publication, please send an e-mail to mji-info@courts.mi.gov.