Sec. 197a.
A person who breaks or escapes from lawful custody under any criminal process, including periods while at large on bail, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
History: Add. 1955, Act 264, Eff. Oct. 14, 1955 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code
Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568)
328-1931-XXXII - Chapter XXXII Escapes, Rescues, Jail and Prison Breaking (750.183...750.199a)
Section 750.183 - Facilitating Escape of or Assisting Prisoners; Penalty.
Section 750.184 - Aiding Escape From Officer; Penalty.
Section 750.185 - Repealed. 2018, Act 140, Eff. Aug. 8, 2018.
Section 750.187 - Repealed. 1974, Act 258, Eff. Aug. 6, 1975.
Section 750.188 - Voluntarily Suffering Prisoner to Escape.
Section 750.189 - Negligently Suffering Escape; Refusing to Receive Prisoner.
Section 750.190 - Receiving Reward for Assisting an Escape.
Section 750.191 - Refusing, Omitting, and Delaying to Serve Process.
Section 750.192 - Prisoners of Wisconsin Being Transported.
Section 750.194 - Repealed. 1985, Act 52, Imd. Eff. June 14, 1985.
Section 750.196 - Breaking Prison; County Work Farm, Factory or Shop.
Section 750.197a - Breaking or Escaping From Lawful Custody Under Criminal Process.
Section 750.197b - Repealed. 1974, Act 258, Eff. Aug. 6, 1975.
Section 750.198 - Repealed. 1974, Act 258, Eff. Aug. 6, 1975.
Section 750.199a - Absconding or Forfeiting Bond in Criminal or Paternity Proceedings; Felony.