Sec. 3a.
Except as otherwise provided in section 2a, if an arrest is made on a misdemeanor warrant from another county, the arresting officer may release the arrested person on his or her own recognizance. An interim bond receipt as provided in section 3 shall be executed. On the face of the receipt shall be written "released on own recognizance".
History: Add. 1970, Act 157, Eff. Apr. 1, 1971 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 308, Eff. Mar. 28, 1991
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 780 - Criminal Procedure
Act 44 of 1961 - Release of Misdemeanor Prisoners (780.581 - 780.588)
Section 780.582a - Holding Period; Protective or Release Conditions.
Section 780.583 - Deposit of Interim Bond; Form of Receipt; Forfeiture; Waiver; Order; Warrant.
Section 780.583a - Release on Own Recognizance; Interim Bond Receipt.
Section 780.584 - Officer Taking Deposit; Report; Embezzlement.
Section 780.585 - Magistrate; Change of Bond Amounts.
Section 780.586 - Interim Bond; Purpose; Change of Amount on Arraignment.