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762.3 – Jurisdiction; offenses near county lines | Michigan Law

Learn how Michigan law handles jurisdiction for crimes near county lines, including offenses on moving vehicles and cases with uncertain locations.

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762.3 – Jurisdiction; offenses near county lines

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 762.3

Summary

Michigan law allows offenses committed near county borders or within one mile of dividing lines to be prosecuted in either neighboring county. If the exact location of a felony is uncertain, the Attorney General can designate a county for prosecution, with the state covering related expenses. Special provisions apply for offenses on moving conveyances like trains or ships, where venue can be established in any jurisdiction the conveyance passes through.

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In simple terms: Learn how Michigan law handles jurisdiction for crimes near county lines, including offenses on moving vehicles and cases with uncertain locations.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.