Michigan law requires the warden of a prison to pay a weekly sum to the superintendent of the poor for the support of a convicted person's wife and children, if funds are available. The payments are based on the number of dependents and are intended for their care and support. Additionally, superintendents must provide a sworn statement listing the dependents' details. The law also addresses complaint procedures related to these payments.
The law requires weekly payments from the prison to the local poor superintendent to support the wife and children of the incarcerated person, based on their dependents.
Payments are $2.50 per week for the wife, plus $0.75 for each minor child under 17. If no wife, the oldest child receives $2.50, with $1 for each additional child.
Superintendents must submit a sworn statement listing the names, ages, and relationship of the wife and children to the convicted person.
The payments are mandated when funds are available, and they are intended to support the dependents of incarcerated individuals.