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Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 801. Jails and Workhouses § 801.312

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 2.(1) As used in this act:

(a) “Municipal jail” means a jail or lockup operated by a city, village, or township.

(b) “Municipality” means any city, village, or township.

(2) This act, consistent with section 4a of 1846 RS 171, MCL 801.4a, does not create any responsibility for a municipality in a district court district of the first or second class to incur the expense of housing an inmate in the county jail for an ordinance violation.

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