Michigan — Statute

750.193 – Breaking prison, escaping, attempting to break prison, or attempting to escape as felony; penalty; place of trial; âprisonâ defined; escaping from lawful custody outside confines of prison; escape from mental health facility; violation by person released under work pass program; person violating parole not escapee | Michigan Law

Michigan law §750.193 makes escaping from prison a felony with up to 5 years additional imprisonment. Defines 'prison' and jurisdiction for trials.

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Michigan State Law

750.193 – Breaking prison, escaping, attempting to break prison, or attempting to escape as felony; penalty; place of trial; âprisonâ defined; escaping from lawful custody outside confines of prison; escape from mental health facility; violation by person released under work pass program; person violating parole not escapee

Michigan Penal Code § 750.193

Summary

Michigan law §750.193 makes it a felony to break, escape from, attempt to break into, or attempt to escape from a prison or detention facility, with penalties of up to 5 years of additional imprisonment. The law also defines what constitutes a 'prison' and specifies the jurisdiction for trying such cases. It covers escapes from various types of facilities under state control, including mental health and work release programs.

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In simple terms: Michigan law §750.193 makes escaping from prison a felony with up to 5 years additional imprisonment. Defines 'prison' and jurisdiction for trials.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.