THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931
750.183 Facilitating escape of or assisting prisoners; penalty. Sec. 183.
Any person who conveys into any jail, prison, or other like place of confinement, any disguise or any instrument, tool, weapon, or other thing, adapted or useful to aid any prisoner in making his or her escape, with intent to facilitate the escape of any prisoner there lawfully committed or detained, or shall by any means whatever, aid or assist any prisoner in his or her endeavor to escape therefrom, whether such escape be effected or attempted, or not, and every person who shall forcibly rescue any prisoner, held in custody upon any conviction or charge of an offense, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison not more than 7 years; or, if the person whose escape or rescue was effected or intended, was charged with an offense not capital, nor punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, then the offense mentioned in this section shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.183 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003 Former Law: See section 11 of Ch. 156 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5830; CL 1871, § 7663; How., § 9245; CL 1897, § 11315; CL 1915, § 14982; and CL 1929, § 16573.
Understanding Michigan Penal Code 750.183: Facilitating Escape of or Assisting Prisoners
Michigan Penal Code 750.183 addresses the act of facilitating the escape of or assisting prisoners, as well as forcibly rescuing prisoners held in custody. The law outlines the penalties for these offenses.
Conveying Tools or Assisting Prisoners
According to the law, it is a felony for any person to bring into a jail, prison, or similar place of confinement any disguise, instrument, tool, weapon, or other item that can be used to aid a prisoner in escaping. The intent behind this action must be to facilitate the escape of a prisoner lawfully committed or detained. Additionally, aiding or assisting a prisoner in their escape attempt, regardless of whether the escape is successful or attempted, is also considered an offense under this law.
Penalties for Offenses
The penalties for these offenses vary depending on the circumstances:
- If the person whose escape or rescue was facilitated or attempted was charged with a non-capital offense or an offense not punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, the offense mentioned in this section is considered a misdemeanor. The maximum punishment for this misdemeanor is imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine of up to $1,000.
- In all other cases, the offense is considered a felony. The maximum punishment for this felony is imprisonment in the state prison for a period not exceeding 7 years.
Historical Background
Michigan Penal Code 750.183 was enacted as part of Act 328 in 1931. Over the years, it has undergone amendments to ensure its effectiveness and clarity in addressing these offenses.
Please note that this summary provides a simplified explanation of Michigan Penal Code 750.183. For a comprehensive understanding of the law and its implications, it is advisable to consult with a legal professional.