Sec. 1.
The various counties of this state are hereby authorized to acquire, own and hold real estate and buildings within their respective boundaries to be used as work farms, factories or shops for the confinement, punishment and reformation of persons sentenced thereto, and to conduct and operate the same.
History: 1917, Act 78, Imd. Eff. Apr. 17, 1917 ;-- CL 1929, 17720 ;-- CL 1948, 801.201
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 801 - Jails and Workhouses
Act 78 of 1917 - Work Farms, Factories, and Shops (801.201 - 801.217)
Section 801.201 - County Workhouse; Authorization of County to Acquire and Own.
Section 801.205 - Books of Account; Contents; Quarterly Statement.
Section 801.206 - Reports to Supervisors; Removal of Officials or Employees.
Section 801.207 - Superintendent; Duties.
Section 801.208 - Counties Without Workhouse; Contract With Commission; Publication.
Section 801.209 - Sentencing Person to Work Farm, Factory, or Shop.
Section 801.211 - Maintenance Expense; Tax Levy.
Section 801.212 - Commitment of Person to Work Farm, Factory, or Shop.
Section 801.214 - Record of Infractions; Effect of Good Behavior.