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Act 44 of 1961
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RELEASE OF MISDEMEANOR PRISONERS

Act 44 of 1961

AN ACT to provide for the release of misdemeanor prisoners by giving bond to the arresting officer in certain circumstances not inconsistent with public safety; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts.


History: 1961, Act 44, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1961




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 780.581SectionTaking person arrested without warrant for misdemeanor or violation of ordinance before magistrate; bond; receipt; holding certain arrested persons in holding cell, holding center, lockup, or county jail; “political subdivision” defined.
Section 780.582SectionArrest with warrant for misdemeanor or violation of ordinance; penalty; interim bond.
Section 780.582aSectionHolding period; protective or release conditions.
Section 780.583SectionDeposit of interim bond; form of receipt; forfeiture; waiver; order; warrant.
Section 780.583aSectionRelease on own recognizance; interim bond receipt.
Section 780.584SectionOfficer taking deposit; report; embezzlement.
Section 780.585SectionMagistrate; change of bond amounts.
Section 780.586SectionInterim bond; purpose; change of amount on arraignment.
Section 780.587SectionTraffic offenses not affected.
Section 780.588SectionRepeal.
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