Michigan Order Delaying Sentence is a legal form of relief that is available to criminal defendants in Michigan. This order is issued by the court and allows a criminal defendant to postpone their sentence for a certain period of time so that they can complete a program or course of action that is designed to help them address the underlying issues that led to their criminal behavior. There are two types of Michigan Order Delaying Sentence: Deferral and Stay of Sentence. A deferral is a postponement of a sentence that is usually granted for a period of up to one year, and the defendant must comply with all court-ordered conditions during the deferral period. A stay of sentence is a postponement of a sentence that is granted for an indefinite period of time, and the defendant must complete a court-approved program or course of action during the stay of sentence.