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765.28 – Default in recognizance; record; notice; summary judgment; execution; set aside of forfeiture order; discharge of bail or surety bond; conditions | Michigan Law

Michigan law 765.28 covers bail forfeitures, surety bonds, default procedures, and conditions for setting aside forfeitures in criminal cases.

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765.28 – Default in recognizance; record; notice; summary judgment; execution; set aside of forfeiture order; discharge of bail or surety bond; conditions

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 765.28

Summary

Michigan law section 765.28 outlines procedures when a defendant defaults on a court recognizance, including notice to sureties, court judgments, and conditions for setting aside forfeitures. It details how courts handle bail forfeitures, surety bonds, and the discharge process if the defendant is apprehended or costs are repaid.

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In simple terms: Michigan law 765.28 covers bail forfeitures, surety bonds, default procedures, and conditions for setting aside forfeitures in criminal cases.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.