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765.15 – Bail; cash, check, or security; disposition upon forfeiture or discharge of bond or bail | Michigan Law

Learn about Michigan's procedures for handling bail, security forfeitures, and discharges, including court orders and fund disposition rules.

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765.15 – Bail; cash, check, or security; disposition upon forfeiture or discharge of bond or bail

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 765.15

Summary

Michigan law Section 765.15 outlines procedures for the disposition of cash, checks, or security related to bail or bond forfeitures and discharges. It specifies timelines for court orders, how funds are to be handled upon forfeiture or discharge, and the roles of court officials and officers in managing these funds. The law also provides conditions under which forfeited bail can be reinstated if certain criteria are met.

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In simple terms: Learn about Michigan's procedures for handling bail, security forfeitures, and discharges, including court orders and fund disposition rules.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.