Michigan Penal Code sections 750.249b and 750.250 address crimes related to the uttering, publishing, and forgery of false or altered legal documents, including deeds and financial instruments. Section 750.249b makes it a felony to knowingly present false documents with intent to defraud, with penalties up to 14 years in prison, and outlines procedures for invalidating such documents. Section 750.250 criminalizes the forgery of state-issued debt instruments like notes and bonds.
Michigan law covers deeds, financial instruments, and other documents listed in section 248b, including notes, bonds, and certificates issued by the state or political subdivisions.
The offense is a felony punishable by up to 14 years in prison, especially if the false document was used with intent to injure or defraud.
Yes, the law does not apply to scrivener's errors, which are minor mistakes that do not constitute forgery.
The court will declare the document invalid and record an order and copies in the county register of deeds, ensuring the document is officially invalidated.