Sec. 12.
(1) In an action commenced by warrant as provided in this act, a party convicted of a violation of an ordinance of the city may appeal the judgment to the circuit court in the county in which the city is located, in the same manner as in misdemeanor cases appealed from the district court.
(2) In a suit to which the city is a party, brought to recover a penalty or forfeiture for violation of an ordinance, either party may appeal from the judgment to the circuit court in the county in which the city is located, in the same manner as in civil actions appealed from the district court, except that the city shall not be required to give a bond or security.
(3) The circuit court to which the cause is appealed shall take judicial notice of the ordinances of the city and the resolutions of the council.
History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3100 ;-- CL 1915, 3014 ;-- CL 1929, 1938 ;-- CL 1948, 90.12 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 539, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1978
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 81 - 113 - Fourth Class Cities
Act 215 of 1895 - The Fourth Class City Act (81.1 - 113.20)
215-1895-X - Chapter X Enforcement of Ordinances. (90.1...90.18)
Section 90.1 - Violations; Commencement of Action; Time Limitation.
Section 90.4 - Violations; Commencement of Action; Warrant for Arrest.
Section 90.5 - Contents, Form, and Issuance of Warrant; Law Governing Proceedings.
Section 90.6 - Judgment or Conviction; Limitation on Sanctions; Costs.
Section 90.7 - Judgment; Execution; Fine and Imprisonment.
Section 90.8 - Imprisonment; City Use of County Jail.
Section 90.9 - Process; Direction and Execution.
Section 90.10 - Cause of Action; Allegations; Applicability of Subsection (1); Judicial Notice.
Section 90.11 - Trial by Jury.
Section 90.12 - Appeal; Judicial Notice of Ordinances and Resolutions.
Section 90.13 - Fines Imposed for Violations; Payment.
Section 90.14 - Fines Imposed for Violations; Neglect of Receiver, Penalty.
Section 90.15 - Fines Imposed for Violations; Disposition.
Section 90.16 - District Court; Jurisdiction; Proceedings; Applicable Laws.
Section 90.17 - Repealed. 1978, Act 539, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1978.
Section 90.18 - Prosecutions by Person Other Than Officer; Security Filed for Payment of Costs.