Sec. 6.
(1) A public ward shall not absent himself or herself from the facility or residence in which he or she has been placed without the youth agency's prior approval. A public ward who violates this provision may be returned to the facility in which he or she was placed by a peace officer without a warrant. A person who knows the whereabouts of a public ward who violates this subsection shall immediately notify the youth agency and the nearest peace officer.
(2) A person who induces or assists a public ward to violate subsection (1) or who fails to give the notice required in subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $100.00, or both.
History: 1974, Act 150, Imd. Eff. June 12, 1974 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 517, Imd. Eff. Jan. 12, 1999
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 803 - Youth Training and Rehabilitation
Act 150 of 1974 - Youth Rehabilitation Services Act (803.301 - 803.309)
Section 803.301 - Short Title.
Section 803.302 - Definitions.
Section 803.302a - County as County Juvenile Agency; Powers; Revocation of Authorization.
Section 803.303 - Youth Agency; Powers and Duties.
Section 803.304 - Youth Agency; Additional Powers and Duties.
Section 803.306 - Absence of Public Ward From Facility or Residence; Penalty.
Section 803.308 - Records Confidential; Exceptions.
Section 803.309 - Repeal; References as Referring to Department of Social Services.