Sec. 5513.
In a civil action brought by a prisoner, the court may order the revocation of a prisoner's good time credit, disciplinary credit, or both, if, on its own motion or the motion of a party, the court finds that the prisoner filed an action prohibited under section 5503 or 5505 and 1 of the following applies:
(a) The claim was filed for a malicious purpose.
(b) The claim was filed solely to harass the party against whom it was filed.
(c) The prisoner testified falsely or otherwise knowingly presents false evidence or information to the court.
History: Add. 1999, Act 147, Imd. Eff. Nov. 1, 1999
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-55 - Chapter 55 Prisoner Litigation Reform (600.5501...600.5531)
Section 600.5501 - Civil Action Concerning Prison Conditions; Jurisdiction.
Section 600.5505 - Applicability of MCL 600.2963; Conditions for Dismissal.
Section 600.5513 - Revocation of Prisoner's Good Time or Disciplinary Credit; Conditions.
Section 600.5515 - Participation of Prisoner in Pretrial or Hearing Proceedings.
Section 600.5517 - Prospective Relief; Conditions; Limitation.
Section 600.5519 - Preliminary Injunctive Relief.
Section 600.5521 - Prospective Relief; Termination or Modification.
Section 600.5523 - Immediate Termination of Prospective Relief; Court Findings; Limitations.
Section 600.5525 - Consent Decree.
Section 600.5529 - Repealed. 2018, Act 54, Eff. June 4, 2018.