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750.165 – Failure to support spouse or child as required by court order; violation as felony; penalty; applicability; cash bond; suspension of sentence; bond; order of restitution; "state disbursement unit" or "SDU" defined | Michigan Law

Michigan Penal Code Section 750.165 makes failure to support a spouse or child a felony with penalties, bond rules, and enforcement procedures explained.

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750.165 – Failure to support spouse or child as required by court order; violation as felony; penalty; applicability; cash bond; suspension of sentence; bond; order of restitution; "state disbursement unit" or "SDU" defined

Michigan Penal Code § 750.165

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Michigan law Section 750.165 makes it a felony to willfully fail to support a spouse or child as ordered by the court, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. The law specifies conditions for bonds, court procedures, and jurisdiction requirements for enforcement. It also defines the use of cash bonds and the process for addressing violations.

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In simple terms: Michigan Penal Code Section 750.165 makes failure to support a spouse or child a felony with penalties, bond rules, and enforcement procedures explained.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

750.165 – Failure to support spouse or child as required by court order; violation as felony; penalty; applicability; cash bond; suspension of sentence; bond; order of restitution; &quot;state disbursement unit&quot; or &quot;SDU&quot; defined | Michigan Law

750.165 – Failure to support spouse or child as required by court order; violation as felony; penalty; applicability; cash bond; suspension of sentence; bond; order of restitution; "state disbursement unit" or "SDU" defined

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750.165 – Failure to support spouse or child as required by court order; violation as felony; penalty; applicability; cash bond; suspension of sentence; bond; order of restitution; "state disbursement unit" or "SDU" defined | Michigan Law