Recording Laws
All-Party Consent Required
Michigan is an all-party consent state for private conversations. All parties must consent.
Statute: Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.539c
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Felony; up to 2 years imprisonment
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification. However, failure to identify may extend detention.
Immigration Policy
Has Sanctuary Cities
Several cities have sanctuary policies limiting ICE cooperation.
ICE Cooperation: Limited
Sanctuary Cities:
DetroitAnn ArborLansing
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.michbar.org/Legal Aid
https://michiganlegalhelp.org/Remember in Michigan
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"
- ! Michigan is an all-party consent state for recording private conversations