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750.135 – Children; exposing with intent to injure or abandon; surrender of child to emergency service provider; applicability of subsection (1); definitions | Michigan Law

Learn about Michigan's law on exposing or abandoning children under 6, including defenses for surrendering newborns and key definitions under section 750.135.

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750.135 – Children; exposing with intent to injure or abandon; surrender of child to emergency service provider; applicability of subsection (1); definitions

Michigan Penal Code § 750.135

Summary

Michigan Penal Code Section 750.135 criminalizes exposing a child under 6 with intent to injure or abandon, with penalties up to 10 years. It provides defenses for surrendering newborns to emergency providers and specifies exceptions for certain situations, including newborns surrendered under the Born Alive Infant Protection Act. The section also defines key terms such as 'emergency service provider,' 'fire department,' and 'hospital.'

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In simple terms: Learn about Michigan's law on exposing or abandoning children under 6, including defenses for surrendering newborns and key definitions under section 750.135.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.