Sec. 16.
The district court in the judicial district in which a city incorporated under this act is located has jurisdiction to hear, try, and determine a case for a violation of an ordinance of the city. Unless the case is a civil infraction action, proceedings in the district court shall be the same as in a prosecution to recover a penalty or forfeiture or to punish a violation of a criminal law of this state. The laws of this state regulating prosecutions in misdemeanor cases and the recovery of penalties apply.
History: 1895, Act 215, Eff. Aug. 30, 1895 ;-- CL 1897, 3104 ;-- CL 1915, 3018 ;-- CL 1929, 1942 ;-- CL 1948, 90.16 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 539, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 19, Eff. May 1, 1994
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Section 90.17 - Repealed. 1978, Act 539, Imd.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.