6.13Special Requirements for Nonresidents

“When a nonresident is stopped under [MCL 257.742] for a civil infraction, the police officer making the stop shall issue to that person a citation as provided in [MCL 257.727c and MCL 257.742].” MCL 257.749(1). “The officer shall release the nonresident upon his or her personal recognizance.” MCL 257.749(2).

“If a magistrate is available for an immediate appearance, upon demand of the person stopped, the officer immediately shall take the nonresident driver before the magistrate to answer to the civil infraction alleged. If the nonresident defendant requests a formal hearing, the hearing shall be scheduled as provided in [MCL 257.747].” MCL 257.749(3).

“If the person who is released upon his or her personal recognizance as provided in [MCL 257.749(2)] fails to appear as required in the citation or for a scheduled formal hearing, the court having jurisdiction and venue over the civil infraction shall enter a default judgment against the person.” MCL 257.749(4).