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Current as of February 09, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 2. (1) Unless authorized by the chief administrator of the jail, a person shall not do either of the following:
(a) Bring into a jail or a building appurtenant to a jail, or onto the grounds used for jail purposes, for the use or benefit of a prisoner, any weapon or other item that may be used to injure a prisoner or other person, or used to assist a prisoner in escaping from jail.
(b) Sell or furnish to a prisoner, or dispose of in a manner that allows a prisoner access to the weapon or other item, any weapon or other item which may be used to injure a prisoner or other person, or used to assist a prisoner in escaping from jail.
(2) Unless authorized by the chief administrator of the jail, a prisoner shall not possess or have under his or her control any weapon or other item that may be used to injure a prisoner or other person, or used to assist a prisoner in escaping from jail.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 801. Jails and Workhouses § 801.262 - last updated February 09, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-801-jails-and-workhouses/mi-comp-laws-801-262/
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