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Description of Private Investigations in Michigan
This usually goes for when investigating a cheating spouse or partner, but they can’t give visual evidence of them engaging in sexual acts (There is a limit and law against video recordings of certain things such as genitalia, undergarments, buttocks, or female breasts in a circumstance the subject has an expectation of privacy ). It is against the law for private investigators to film this sort of activity. There is also a law against video eavesdropping.  Private Investigator requirements in MichiganIn the state of Michigan, be sure that your private investigator is 25 or older because here, this is the minimum age required to become a private investigator. If a person claiming to be a private investigator and doesn’t have the proper licensing, they could very well be convicted of a felony leading to imprisonment of 4 years or fined for $5,000, sometimes both. Michigan doesn’t offer listing of private detective agencies for free. There is always a fee, so if you find one in this state for free, they are most likely fraud. You can also verify an investigator’s license by going to the Bureau’s website under ‘Verify a License’. Private Investigator confidentiality in MichiganConfidentiality is a big virtue in the state of Michigan. In a recent Court of Appeals case, the court held up the PD – Client privilege by not allowing a prosecutor to subpoena for information from a private investigator that was working for a client who was being accused of murder. Private Investigators in the state of Michigan are regulated by State, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, that is based in Lansing, Michigan. One has to be licensed before engaging in any activities performed by a private detective. They are regulated under the Public Act 285 of 1965. This act is defined an investigator as an individual who is employed to conduct investigations for the sole purpose of getting information concerning with threats or crimes against the U.S.; who also obtain information about the identity, occupation, reputation or character of someone; and who locates or recovers lost or stolen property; determines the causes of responsibility for fires, losses, accidents or damage a person’s property; securing evidence to be used in court.
Local Associations and Important Resources for Michigan
Michigan private investigator association
www.mapi.org/index2.htm
About Michigan:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan
Jurisdictional, Licensing, and Regulation Concerns
MichiganMichigan requires that licensed private investigators posses a Bachelors degree criminal justice or police administration Reference Website: http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-35299_35414_35469-114594--,00.htmlContact Information:Website: http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-35299_35414_35469-114594--,00.html Bureau of Commercial Services Department of Consumer & Industry Services, 525 West Ottawa, P.O. Box 30004, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48909 Phone: (517) 335-4008 Fax: (517) 241-9280 Associations:Michigan Council of Private InvestigatorsCitation Statute: Michigan Legislature 338.821-338.851 Website: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(ux5nra55d4krizyb1a2mr0np))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-act-285-of-1965&queryid=2065916&highlightQualifications Requirement: Be not less than 25 years old.
Have a high school education or its equivalent.
Have not been convicted of:
Dishonesty or fraud
Unauthorized divulging or selling of information or evidence.
Impersonation of a law enforcement officer or employee of the US, Michigan or a political
subdivision of Michigan.
Illegally using, carrying or possessing a dangerous weapon.
Two or more alcohol related offenses.
Controlled substances.
Assault.
Have not been dishonorably discharged from the US military.
Possesses a bachelors degree in police administration or criminal justice from an accredited college or university or for a period of not less than 3 years has been:
Lawfully engaged in the private detective business in another state.
An investigative employee of a licensed private detective agency.
An investigator, detective, special agent or certified police officer of a city, county, or state government or the United States government.
Has posted a $10,000 surety bond with the Department or furnishes an insurance policy in the amount of $10,000.00 for property damages, $100,000.00 for the injury or death of one person, and $200,000.00 for injuries to or deaths of more than one person.
Has a Michigan office location and a resident manager Reciprocity: Michigan does not have reciprocity agreements with any other states Fees: For a Sole Proprietor/LLC/Corporation license, the application fee is $750.00
For fingerprints, the fee is $49.26 Renewal Information: For a Sole Proprietor/LLC/Corporation Renewal, the fee is $300.00 Forms: http://www.cis.state.mi.us/dms/results.asp?docowner=BCSC&doccat=Private+Detectives&Search=Search
Michigan State requires licensing for Private Investigators, Security Guards and Agencies.
State Licensing Authority: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth Website: http://michigan.gov/cis Email: bcslic@michigan.gov Phone: (517) 241-9288
Licensed investigators in Michigan have reciprocity and can conduct investigations in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois.
Private Investigation Cases which can be covered in this Area:
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Top Case Types for Michigan
Michigan Office Information
Michigan - Barndon (RBI) |
P.O. Box 5838
Barndon,
Michigan
39047
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Michigan - Farmington (VIA) |
29610 Middlebelt
Farmington,
Michigan
48334
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Michigan - Lathrop (ATSR) |
26606 Southfield Rd
Lathrop Villiage,
Michigan
48076
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Michigan - Macomb (SMII) |
48280 Topnawonda Dr
Macomb,
Michigan
48044
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Michigan - Monroe (DG) |
980 S. Telegraph Rd.
Monroe,
Michigan
48161
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Michigan - Shelby (JMWI) |
54732 Shelby Rd Suite 333
Shelby,
Michigan
48316
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Michigan - Southgate (RS&SI) |
13162 Fordline Street, Suite B1
Southgate,
Michigan
48195
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Michigan - St. Paul (CI) |
St. Paul,
Michigan
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Case Studies
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Adultery Surveillance Case Study
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Affair During Divorce of Wife with Attorney Case Study
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Business Background Checks for New Employees or Possible Business Partners
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Business Owner Investigates Internal Employee Theft Case Study
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Case Study for Child Custody and Visitation Investigations
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