Michigan — Statute

765.20 – Administering oath to proposed surety to ascertain financial condition; requiring surety upon criminal recognizance to pledge real estate; value of surety's interest in real estate; executing recognizance and affidavit of justification; form; deposition of surety | Michigan Law

Michigan law permits courts to assess surety financials and require real estate pledges for criminal recognizances, with proper documentation and valuation.

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765.20 – Administering oath to proposed surety to ascertain financial condition; requiring surety upon criminal recognizance to pledge real estate; value of surety's interest in real estate; executing recognizance and affidavit of justification; form; deposition of surety

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 765.20

Summary
Michigan law allows judges and magistrates to administer oaths to proposed sureties for criminal recognizances to assess their financial condition. It also permits requiring sureties to pledge real estate, with the value at least equal to the penal amount, and mandates specific forms and affidavits for such pledges. The law ensures proper documentation and valuation of real estate used as surety in criminal cases.
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In simple terms: Michigan law permits courts to assess surety financials and require real estate pledges for criminal recognizances, with proper documentation and valuation.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

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