Sec. 4805.
(1) Unless otherwise specially provided for by law, if a penalty is incurred by any person and the act or omission for which the penalty is imposed is not also a felony, misdemeanor, or civil infraction, the penalty may be recovered in a civil action.
(2) Unless otherwise specially provided by law, any fine, cost, restitution, reimbursement, assessment, or other fee that is imposed in a criminal case or civil infraction action as authorized by law or court rule may be recovered in the same manner as a civil judgment for money in the same court.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 178, Eff. Oct. 1, 2003 ;-- Am. 2010, Act 225, Imd. Eff. Dec. 10, 2010
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
Section 600.4801 - Definitions.
Section 600.4805 - Penalty; Recovery.
Section 600.4811 - Penalty; Amount Not Specified, Action.
Section 600.4815 - Fines and Costs; Execution.
Section 600.4821 - Execution on Forfeited Recognizance; Redemption of Real Estate.
Section 600.4825 - Penalty; Township Officers; Notice to Prosecuting Attorney.
Section 600.4831 - Penalty; Prosecution by Prosecuting Attorney.
Section 600.4835 - Penalty; Remission by Circuit Court.
Section 600.4841 - Collections; Payment to County Treasurer.
Section 600.4845 - Moneys From Fines and Penalties; Duties of County Treasurer.