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Absconding or forfeiting bond in criminal or paternity proceedings

Published: 9 months ago

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.199a Absconding or forfeiting bond in criminal or paternity proceedings; felony. Sec. 199a.

Any person who shall abscond on or forfeit a bond given in any criminal proceedings wherein a felony is charged shall be deemed guilty of a felony. Any person who shall abscond on or forfeit a recognizance or cash deposit made in lieu thereof in paternity proceedings pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 205 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, being sections 722.711 to 722.730 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, shall be guilty of a felony.

History: Add. 1949, Act 94, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1962, Act 79, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963

Understanding Michigan Penal Code 750.199a: Absconding or Forfeiting Bond in Criminal or Paternity Proceedings

Michigan Penal Code 750.199a addresses the offense of absconding or forfeiting a bond in criminal or paternity proceedings. The section states that such actions constitute a felony offense.

Absconding or Forfeiting Bond in Criminal Proceedings

  1. If a person absconds or forfeits a bond given in any criminal proceedings where a felony charge is involved, that person will be considered guilty of a felony.

Absconding or Forfeiting Bond in Paternity Proceedings

  1. If a person absconds or forfeits a recognizance or cash deposit made in lieu of a recognizance in paternity proceedings conducted under the provisions of Act No. 205 of the Public Acts of 1956 (as amended), which includes sections 722.711 to 722.730 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, that person will be guilty of a felony.

Historical Background

Michigan Penal Code 750.199a was added to the code in 1949 under Act 94, effective on September 23, 1949. In 1962, Act 79 was passed, likely introducing amendments to the section, although specific details of those amendments are not provided.

Please note that this summary provides a simplified explanation of Michigan Penal Code 750.199a. For a comprehensive understanding of the law and its implications, it is advisable to consult with a legal professional.

This should be used for informational and general purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or relied on aside for general information that may contain opinion.


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