THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.162 Payments for care and support of wife or children; sworn statement. Sec. 162.

When any person is convicted under section 161 and sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment either in 1 of the state prisons or other penal institution, the warden of the prison or superintendent of said penal institution in which said person shall be confined shall, in case funds are available for such purpose, at the end of each and every week during the period of said term of imprisonment, pay over to any of the superintendents of the poor of the city or county in which the wife or children of such person resides, the sum of 2 dollars and 50 cents per week, if there be only a wife, and 75 cents per week additional for each minor child under the age of 17 years; if there be no wife and there are children under the age of 17 years, the sum of 2 dollars and 50 cents per week for the oldest child, and an additional sum of 1 dollar per week for each of the other children under said age in lieu of any earnings of such person while an inmate therein, said sums to be expended by said superintendent of the poor for the care and support of the wife or children of said person, as the case may be; and it shall be the duty of the superintendent of the poor of the city or county from which such person shall be committed to furnish the warden of the prison or superintendent of the penal institution in which said person is confined with a sworn statement, showing the names of the wife and children who are left dependent upon the city or county for support, their ages and the relation they bear to such convicted person.

Simplified Explanation of Michigan Penal Code Section 750.162

This section of the Michigan Penal Code addresses the financial support for the family of a person who has been convicted under section 161 (desertion and abandonment) and sentenced to imprisonment.

1. Payments during Imprisonment: If there are funds available, the person in charge of the prison or penal institution where the convicted person is imprisoned must pay a certain amount every week for the care and support of the convict's spouse or children. These funds are given to the superintendent of the poor of the city or county where the convict's family lives.
2. Amounts: The weekly payment amount is $2.50 if there is only a wife, with an additional 75 cents per week for each minor child under 17 years old. If there is no wife and there are children under 17, the payment is $2.50 per week for the oldest child and an additional $1 per week for each of the other children under 17. These amounts are meant to replace any earnings the convict might have made while in the institution.
3. Use of Funds: The superintendent of the poor is responsible for using these funds for the care and support of the convict's wife or children.
4. Sworn Statement: The superintendent of the poor from the city or county where the convict was convicted must provide the warden of the prison or the superintendent of the penal institution with a sworn statement. This statement must include the names of the convict's wife and children who are now dependent on the city or county for support, their ages, and their relationship to the convicted person.

Remember, this is a simplified interpretation of the law and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult with a legal professional for matters relating to law.