Michigan law Sections 750.161 and 750.161a address the offenses related to desertion, abandonment, or neglect to provide essential needs like shelter, food, and care. The statutes outline procedures for bond forfeiture, court hearings, and penalties for non-compliance, emphasizing that such neglect is a continuing offense. The law also details how funds from bonds are managed and the legal process for enforcing these provisions.
Desertion or neglect involves abandoning or refusing to provide necessary shelter, food, or care, and is considered a continuing offense under Michigan law.
The court may order the defendant to appear and show cause, and if non-compliance continues, the bond can be forfeited, and a warrant may be issued for arrest.
All sums from forfeited bonds are paid to the court clerk and used to cover the costs of food, care, shelter, and clothing for those entitled.
It is considered a continuing offense, meaning it can be proven at any time during the period of neglect.