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764.27 – Arrest of child less than 17 years of age; procedure | Michigan Law

Michigan law mandates immediate court transfer and petition filing when arresting children under 17, with procedures for case transfer and jurisdiction waivers.

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764.27 – Arrest of child less than 17 years of age; procedure

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 764.27

Summary

This law outlines the procedures for arresting children under 17 in Michigan, requiring immediate court transfer and petition filing. It also details how cases involving children under 17 are transferred to family court and provisions for waiving jurisdiction for certain older children charged with felonies.

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In simple terms: Michigan law mandates immediate court transfer and petition filing when arresting children under 17, with procedures for case transfer and jurisdiction waivers.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.