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764.23 – Escape from custody or from state correctional facility; pursuit and retaking or arrest without warrant; definition | Michigan Law

Michigan law permits warrantless pursuit and arrest of escapees from custody or state correctional facilities by authorized personnel within the state.

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764.23 – Escape from custody or from state correctional facility; pursuit and retaking or arrest without warrant; definition

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 764.23

Summary

Michigan law allows law enforcement and authorized personnel to pursue and arrest individuals who escape custody or from a state correctional facility without a warrant. It defines who can pursue escaped prisoners and specifies that such pursuits can occur anywhere within the state. The law also clarifies what constitutes a state correctional facility.

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In simple terms: Michigan law permits warrantless pursuit and arrest of escapees from custody or state correctional facilities by authorized personnel within the state.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.