Sec. 587.
A sheriff, constable, or other officer who wilfully neglects to execute any:
(a) attachment,
(b) summons,
(c) precept to summon a jury,
(d) warrant to apprehend a witness or any other person, or
(e) any other process authorized to be issued by any judge which is directed and delivered to him may be fined by the judge who issued the process in a sum not exceeding $100.00.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 297, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-5 - Chapter 5 Circuit Courts: Organization and Powers (600.501...600.596)
236-1961-5-COURT-OFFICERS - Court Officers (600.565...600.596)
Section 600.565 - Judicial Clerks; Appointment, Duties, Salary.
Section 600.567 - Repealed. 1996, Act 374, Eff. Oct. 1, 1996.
Section 600.571 - Circuit Court Clerks; Duties, Accounting.
Section 600.572 - Deposits With Court; Bond of Clerk.
Section 600.573 - Deposits With Court; Deposit in Bank.
Section 600.574 - Deposits With Court; Certificate; Securities, Accounting.
Section 600.575 - Deposits With Court; Payment on Court Order.
Section 600.576 - Deposits With Court; Liability of Payor.
Section 600.579 - Deputy Circuit Court Clerks; Appointment, Salary.
Section 600.581 - Sheriff and Deputy; Attendance at Court Sessions.
Section 600.582 - Sheriff and Deputy; Officers of Court; Powers; Disobedience or Default.
Section 600.584 - Sheriff and Deputy, Coroner; Aid in Performing Duties.
Section 600.585 - Sheriff and Deputy, Coroner; Power of the County.
Section 600.587 - Sheriff, Constable, or Other Officer; Wilful Neglect to Execute Process; Penalty.
Section 600.588 - Sheriff and Deputy, Constable; Attending Jury.
Section 600.589 - Fine; Excuse, Remission.
Section 600.592 - Repealed. 1996, Act 374, Eff. Oct. 1, 1996.
Section 600.594 - Employee as Member of State Employees' Retirement System.