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750.196 – Breaking prison; county work farm, factory or shop | Michigan Law

Learn about Michigan law on escaping from county work farms, including penalties and enforcement details for escape attempts or successful escapes.

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750.196 – Breaking prison; county work farm, factory or shop

Michigan Penal Code § 750.196

Summary

This law makes it a misdemeanor to escape or attempt to escape from county work farms, factories, or shops used for confining sentenced individuals. Offenders can be punished with additional imprisonment, up to twice their original sentence, either at the work facility or in the county jail. The law emphasizes the importance of maintaining order and security in these detention settings.

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In simple terms: Learn about Michigan law on escaping from county work farms, including penalties and enforcement details for escape attempts or successful escapes.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.