Michigan Criminal Code: Escapes, Rescues, Jail and Prison Breaking

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Boys' vocational school; assisting or enticing to escape

Published: 9 months ago

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.186 Boys' vocational school; assisting or enticing to escape; aiding ward to leave state; penalty. Sec. 186.

Any person, not an inmate, who shall knowingly aid or assist any boy who is an inmate of boys' vocational school, to escape therefrom, or who shall knowingly aid, assist or entice any boy who has been committed to said school, and who is a subject thereof, to escape from a home in which said boy has been placed by officers of said school, or shall knowingly aid any such ward to leave the state, without the consent of the superintendent of said school, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 1 year in the county jail, or both.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.186 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 114, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953 Former Law: See section 18 of Act 143 of 1903, being CL 1915, § 1522; CL 1929, § 7954; and Act 47 of 1909.

Understanding Michigan Penal Code 750.186: Assisting Escape and Aiding Ward of Boys' Vocational School

Michigan Penal Code 750.186 addresses the offense of aiding or assisting the escape of boys who are inmates of the Boys' Vocational School or aiding their departure from a home where they have been placed by the school's officers. This law outlines the penalties for individuals involved in such actions.

Aiding Escape or Departure

According to this law, any person who is not an inmate but knowingly aids or assists a boy who is an inmate of the Boys' Vocational School in escaping from the facility, or aids, assists, or entices a boy who has been committed to the school to escape from the home where they have been placed by the school's officers, is guilty of a misdemeanor offense.

Aiding Ward to Leave State

Additionally, this law also prohibits knowingly aiding any ward of the Boys' Vocational School to leave the state without the consent of the school's superintendent.

Penalties for the Offense

The penalties for the offense described in Michigan Penal Code 750.186 are as follows:

  1. The offense is classified as a misdemeanor.
  2. Conviction of this offense can result in a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 1 year, or both.

Historical Background

Michigan Penal Code 750.186 was enacted as part of Act 328 in 1931. Amendments were made in 1953 to ensure the effectiveness and relevance of the law in addressing offenses related to assisting the escape or departure of boys from the Boys' Vocational School.

Please note that this summary provides a simplified explanation of Michigan Penal Code 750.186. 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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