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764.1e – Complaint signed by peace officer; statement; making materially false statement in complaint as perjury; penalty; contempt of court | Michigan Law

Michigan law details when peace officer complaints are sworn statements and the penalties for false statements, including perjury and contempt charges.

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764.1e – Complaint signed by peace officer; statement; making materially false statement in complaint as perjury; penalty; contempt of court

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 764.1e

Summary

This law specifies that complaints signed by peace officers are considered sworn statements under oath if certain conditions are met, particularly for minor offenses. It also establishes penalties for officers who knowingly make false statements in such complaints, including charges of perjury and contempt of court.

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In simple terms: Michigan law details when peace officer complaints are sworn statements and the penalties for false statements, including perjury and contempt charges.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.