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750.197c – Breaking or escaping jail, health care facility, or other place of confinement; violation as felony; penalty; definitions | Michigan Law

Michigan law 750.197c criminalizes escape from confinement facilities with penalties of up to 5 years in prison or fines. Includes assault on staff and definitions.

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750.197c – Breaking or escaping jail, health care facility, or other place of confinement; violation as felony; penalty; definitions

Michigan Penal Code § 750.197c

Summary

Michigan law Section 750.197c makes it a felony to escape or attempt to escape from a lawful place of confinement, such as jails or healthcare facilities, using violence or threats. The law also covers assaults on staff and defines what constitutes a place of confinement and employees. Penalties include up to 5 years in prison, a fine, or both.

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In simple terms: Michigan law 750.197c criminalizes escape from confinement facilities with penalties of up to 5 years in prison or fines. Includes assault on staff and definitions.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.