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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 389 of 1978 - Domestic and Sexual Violence (400.1501 - 400.1511) › Section 400.1508 - Awarding Grant or Contract; Preference; Consideration of Needs; Equitable Funding.

400.1508 Awarding grant or contract; preference; consideration of needs; equitable funding.
Sec. 8.
(1) In awarding a grant or contract under this act, the department and board shall give preference to a prime sponsor which establishes domestic violence emergency shelter services utilizing voluntary personnel or available community resources.
(2) In awarding a grant or contract under this act, the department and board shall consider the needs of the people residing throughout the state and shall provide for the equitable, statewide funding of programs for the prevention of domestic violence and the treatment of victims of domestic violence.
History:
1978, Act 389, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Popular Name:
Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 389 of 1978 - Domestic and Sexual Violence (400.1501 - 400.1511) › Section 400.1509 - Evaluation of Programs and Services.

400.1509 Evaluation of programs and services.
Sec. 9.
The department annually shall evaluate the domestic violence prevention and treatment programs and services provided by a prime sponsor which is awarded a grant or contract under this act. The evaluation shall include a description of the programs and services provided, an analysis of the effectiveness of the programs and services, and an accounting of the use of state funds for the programs and services.
History:
1978, Act 389, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Popular Name:
Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 389 of 1978 - Domestic and Sexual Violence (400.1501 - 400.1511) › Section 400.1510 - Agreements for Receipt of Funds.

400.1510 Agreements for receipt of funds.
Sec. 10.
The department may enter into agreements with the federal government or private foundations, trusts, or other legal entities for the receipt of funds consistent with this act.
History:
1978, Act 389, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978
Popular Name:
Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Act
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 546 of 2008 - Sexual Assault Victims' Medical Forensic Intervention and Treatment Act (400.1531 - 400.1535) › Section 400.1531 - Short Title.

400.1531 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "sexual assault victims' medical forensic intervention and treatment act".
History:
2008, Act 546, Eff. Apr. 1, 2009
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 546 of 2008 - Sexual Assault Victims' Medical Forensic Intervention and Treatment Act (400.1531 - 400.1535) › Section 400.1532 - Definitions.

400.1532 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Board" means the domestic violence prevention and treatment board created in section 2 of 1978 PA 389, MCL 400.1502.
(b) "Criminal sexual conduct" means any of the following:
(i) A violation, attempted violation, or solicitation or conspiracy to commit a violation of section 520b, 520c, 520d, 520e, 520f, or 520g of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.520b, 750.520c, 750.520d, 750.520e, 750.520f, and 750.520g.
(ii) An offense originally charged as an offense described in subparagraph (i) that is subsequently reduced to an offense not included in subparagraph (i).
(c) "Fund" means the sexual assault victims' medical forensic intervention and treatment fund created in section 3.
(d) "Sexual assault counselor" means an employee of a sexual assault crisis center whose primary purpose is the rendering of advice, counseling, or assistance to victims or advocacy for victims.
(e) "Sexual assault crisis center" means a public or private agency that offers specialized direct assistance to victims, including, but not limited to:
(i) A telephone hotline that is operated 24 hours a day and answered by a sexual assault counselor or trained volunteer.
(ii) Information and referral services.
(iii) Crisis intervention services.
(iv) Advocacy services.
(v) Service coordination.
(vi) Community awareness or education programs on sexual assault services.
(f) "Sexual assault evidence kit" means that term as defined in section 21527 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.21527.
(g) "Victim" means a person who consults a sexual assault counselor for the purpose of securing advice, counseling, or assistance concerning a mental, physical, or emotional condition caused by sexual abuse or sexual violence.
History:
2008, Act 546, Eff. Apr. 1, 2009
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 546 of 2008 - Sexual Assault Victims' Medical Forensic Intervention and Treatment Act (400.1531 - 400.1535) › Section 400.1533 - Sexual Assault Victims' Medical Forensic Intervention and Treatment Fund; Creation; Deposit of Money Into Fund; Interest and Earnings; Money in Fund at Close of Fiscal Year; Department of Human Services as Administrator.

400.1533 Sexual assault victims' medical forensic intervention and treatment fund; creation; deposit of money into fund; interest and earnings; money in fund at close of fiscal year; department of human services as administrator.
Sec. 3.
(1) The sexual assault victims' medical forensic intervention and treatment fund is created within the state treasury.
(2) The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.
(3) Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse to the general fund.
(4) The department of human services shall be the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes.
History:
2008, Act 546, Eff. Apr. 1, 2009
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 400 - Social Services › Act 546 of 2008 - Sexual Assault Victims' Medical Forensic Intervention and Treatment Act (400.1531 - 400.1535) › Section 400.1535 - Expenditures; Limitation; Award of Grants and Contracts; Manner; Annual Audit and Report; Rules.

400.1535 Expenditures; limitation; award of grants and contracts; manner; annual audit and report; rules.
Sec. 5.
(1) The board may expend money from the sexual assault victims' medical forensic intervention and treatment fund created in section 3, as appropriated. Money in the fund shall be expended only as follows:
(a) At least 80% of the money shall be distributed to entities that do, or demonstrate immediate capacity to do, all of the following:
(i) Operate under the auspices of or in documented partnership with a local sexual assault crisis center.
(ii) Provide specialized assistance to victims.
(iii) Perform, or subcontract with another entity through an agreement approved by the board to perform, the procedures required by sexual assault evidence kits in a manner that complies with the standards of training and practice of the International Association of Forensic Nurse Examiners or a similar organization designated by the board in consultation with the department of health and human services.
(iv) Provide, or subcontract with another entity through an agreement approved by the board to provide, access to medical forensic intervention and treatment services 24 hours a day.
(b) Not more than 15% of the money may be expended for medical forensic intervention related training and technical assistance for staff members and for needs assessment.
(c) Not more than 10% of the money may be expended for administrative costs incurred by the board in implementing and administering this act.
(2) The board shall distribute money under subsection (1) by awarding grants and contracts in a manner that reflects the population, geographic area, and rural and urban diversity of this state using criteria developed by the board in consultation with the department of health and human services.
(3) The board may require an annual audit of income and expenditures under this section and shall provide an annual report of incomes and expenditures to the secretary of the senate and the clerk of the house of representatives by February 1 of each year.
(4) The board may promulgate rules under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, to implement this section.
History:
2008, Act 546, Eff. Apr. 1, 2009 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 526, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-I - Chapter I Support of Poor by Private Persons (401.1...401.21) › Section 401.1 - Definitions.

401.1 Definitions.
Sec. 1.
As used in this act:
(a) “Poor person” means a person who does not have property, exempt or otherwise, and who is unable, because of physical or mental disability or age, to earn a livelihood, or a person who has some means but is eligible to receive relief or assistance granted under Act No. 280 of the Public Acts of 1939, as amended, being sections 400.1 to 400.121 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(b) “Settlement” means the place where a person last continuously lived, for 1 year, without receiving public relief or assistance.
(c) “Settled” means the place of settlement.
(d) “Dependent child” means a poor person under 18 years of age.
(e) “Relative” means a husband, wife, father, or mother.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8208 ;-- CL 1948, 401.1 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 148, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1953 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 313, Imd. Eff. Dec. 5, 1980
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-I - Chapter I Support of Poor by Private Persons (401.1...401.21) › Section 401.2 - Expired. 1980, Act 480, Eff. Jan. 1, 1982.

401.2 Expired. 1980, Act 480, Eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
Compiler's Notes:
The expired section pertained to relieving, maintaining, and supporting poor persons and dependent children.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-I - Chapter I Support of Poor by Private Persons (401.1...401.21) › Section 401.3 - Failure of Relative to Provide Support; Application for Order to Compel Relief; Notice.

401.3 Failure of relative to provide support; application for order to compel relief; notice.
Sec. 3.
Upon the failure of any relative of a poor person to relieve and maintain the poor person, the county department of social services in the county in which the poor person resides, shall apply with the advice and assistance of the prosecuting attorney to the probate court of the county where the poor person or relative dwells or the poor person has a legal settlement, for an order to compel the relief. Upon application for an order to compel relief, notice shall be given to necessary parties, as provided by law.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- Am. 1929, Act 49, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 8210 ;-- CL 1948, 401.3 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 148, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1953 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 313, Imd. Eff. Dec. 5, 1980
Former Law:
See section 2, R.S. 1846, Ch. 37, being CL 1857, § 1419; CL 1871, § 1802; How., § 1742; CL 1897, § 4488; and CL 1915, § 5192.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-I - Chapter I Support of Poor by Private Persons (401.1...401.21) › Section 401.4 - Failure of Relatives to Provide Support; Hearing, Order.

401.4 Failure of relatives to provide support; hearing, order.
Sec. 4.
The court to which such application may be made, shall proceed in a summary way to hear the proofs and allegations of the parties, and shall order such of the relatives aforesaid of such poor person, as appear to be of sufficient ability and as appear to owe a duty of support under this act, to relieve and maintain such poor person, and shall therein specify the sum which will be sufficient for the support of such poor person, and how it is to be paid.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8211 ;-- CL 1948, 401.4 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 148, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1953
Former Law:
See section 3, R.S. 1846, Ch. 37, being CL 1857, § 1420; CL 1871, § 1803; How., § 1743; CL 1897, § 4489; and CL 1915, § 5193.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-I - Chapter I Support of Poor by Private Persons (401.1...401.21) › Section 401.5 - Court Order to Perform Duty of Support.

401.5 Court order to perform duty of support.
Sec. 5.
The court shall order the relative or relatives to perform the duty of support, in the following order: The husband or wife shall be first required to maintain the poor person, if of sufficient ability; if a husband or wife does not exist, or he or she is not of sufficient ability, then the father or mother of the poor person.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8212 ;-- CL 1948, 401.5 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 148, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1953 ;-- Am. 1957, Act 44, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 313, Imd. Eff. Dec. 5, 1980
Former Law:
See section 4, R.S. 1846, Ch. 37, being CL 1857, § 1421; CL 1871, § 1804; How., § 1744; CL 1897, § 4490; and CL 1915, § 5194.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-I - Chapter I Support of Poor by Private Persons (401.1...401.21) › Section 401.6 - Direction of Proportionate Liability.

401.6 Direction of proportionate liability.
Sec. 6.
If it shall appear that any such relative is unable wholly to maintain such poor person, but is able to contribute towards his support, the court may, in its discretion, direct 2 or more relatives of different degrees to maintain such poor person, and shall prescribe the proportion which each shall contribute for that purpose; and if it shall appear that the relatives liable as aforesaid are not of sufficient ability wholly to maintain such poor person, but are able to contribute something therefor, the court shall direct the sum, in proportion to their ability, which such relatives shall severally pay weekly or monthly for that purpose.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8213 ;-- CL 1948, 401.6 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 148, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1953
Former Law:
See section 5, R.S. 1846, Ch. 37, being CL 1857, § 1422; CL 1871, § 1805; How., § 1745; CL 1897, § 4491; and CL 1915, § 5195.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-I - Chapter I Support of Poor by Private Persons (401.1...401.21) › Section 401.7 - Duration of Order; Change in Terms.

401.7 Duration of order; change in terms.
Sec. 7.
Such order may specify the time during which the relatives aforesaid shall maintain such poor person, or during which any of the said sums so directed by the court shall be paid, or it may be indefinite, or until the further order of the court; and the said court may from time to time vary such order, whenever circumstances shall require it, on the application either of any relative affected thereby, or of the county department of social welfare, or of the bureau of social aid of the county department of social welfare.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8214 ;-- CL 1948, 401.7 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 148, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1953
Former Law:
See section 6, R.S. 1846, Ch. 37, being CL 1857, § 1423; CL 1871, § 1806; How., § 1746; CL 1897, § 4492; and CL 1915, § 5196.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-I - Chapter I Support of Poor by Private Persons (401.1...401.21) › Section 401.8 - Cost of Application; Enforcement of Orders.

401.8 Cost of application; enforcement of orders.
Sec. 8.
The costs and expenses of any application under the provisions of this chapter, shall be ascertained by the court, and paid by the relatives against whom any order may be made, and the payment thereof, and obedience to the order of maintenance, and to any order of such court for the payment of money as aforesaid, may be enforced by process of attachment from such court.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8215 ;-- CL 1948, 401.8
Former Law:
See section 7, R.S. 1846, Ch. 37, being CL 1857, § 1424; CL 1871, § 1807; How., § 1747; CL 1897, § 4493; and CL 1915, § 5197.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-I - Chapter I Support of Poor by Private Persons (401.1...401.21) › Section 401.9 - Failure to Obey Order; Civil Action by Department of Social Welfare; Contempt of Court, Penalty.

401.9 Failure to obey order; civil action by department of social welfare; contempt of court, penalty.
Sec. 9.
If any relative, who shall have been required by such order to relieve or maintain any poor person, shall neglect to do so, and shall neglect to pay the sum prescribed by the court for the support of such poor person, the county department of social welfare or the bureau of social aid of the county department of social welfare may maintain an action against such relatives, as for moneys paid, laid out and expended, and shall recover therein the sum so prescribed by the said court for every period of time as stated in said order during which the said order shall have been disobeyed, up to the time of such recovery, with costs of suit. If any such relative, being of sufficient ability, fails or refuses to obey the order of the court to relieve or maintain any poor person, and upon proceedings duly had for that purpose, has been found guilty of contempt of court for such failure or refusal, the court, on the making of such order, holding such party in contempt, in addition to the other remedies provided by law, may make an order placing such delinquent on probation or may order him confined in the county jail, where his earnings, or at least 1/2 of such earnings, shall be applied to the support of such poor person until the order or decree of such court has been complied with, or until the further order of the court, but for a period of not exceeding 1 year.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8216 ;-- CL 1948, 401.9 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 148, Imd. Eff. June 2, 1953
Former Law:
See section 8, R.S. 1846, Ch. 37, being CL 1857, § 1425; CL 1871, § 1808; How., § 1748; CL 1897, § 4494; and CL 1915, § 5198.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-I - Chapter I Support of Poor by Private Persons (401.1...401.21) › Section 401.10-401.16 - Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.

401.10-401.16 Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections authorized seizure of and collection of rents from or sale of property of father, mother, or husband who has abandoned his or her children or wife, provided for restoration of such property, and permitted sale of poor person's personalty for support of such person.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-I - Chapter I Support of Poor by Private Persons (401.1...401.21) › Section 401.17-401.21 - Repealed. 1980, Act 313, Imd. Eff. Dec. 5, 1980.

401.17-401.21 Repealed. 1980, Act 313, Imd. Eff. Dec. 5, 1980.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to nonsupport of parent by adult resident of state.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-II - Chapter II Support and Relief by the Public (402.1... 402.45) › Section 402.1-402.4 - Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.

402.1-402.4 Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections provided for support of poor by county, city, and township and made provisions relating to superintendents of the poor.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-II - Chapter II Support and Relief by the Public (402.1... 402.45) › Section 402.6-402.17 - Repealed. 1957, Act 170, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957;—1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957;—1961, Act 184, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961.

402.6-402.17 Repealed. 1957, Act 170, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957;—1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957;—1961, Act 184, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections provided for county infirmary or medical care facility and for admission, support and discharge of inmates.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-II - Chapter II Support and Relief by the Public (402.1... 402.45) › Section 402.18 - Bringing Poor or Indigent Person From Outside State Into County; Intent; Penalties.

402.18 Bringing poor or indigent person from outside state into county; intent; penalties.
Sec. 18.
Any person who shall bring or remove, or cause to be brought or removed, any poor or indigent person, from outside this state, into any county within it, with intent to make such county chargeable with the support of the poor person, shall forfeit and pay $50.00, to be recovered before the district or municipal court of the judicial district or municipality into which the poor person was brought, or in which the offender is located; and shall also be required to transport the poor person out of the state, or support him or her at his or her own expense.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8246 ;-- CL 1948, 402.18 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 222, Imd. Eff. Oct. 8, 1990
Former Law:
See section 22 of Act 148 of 1869, being CL 1871, § 1837; How., § 1776; CL 1897, § 4523; and CL 1915, § 5227.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-II - Chapter II Support and Relief by the Public (402.1... 402.45) › Section 402.19 - Conviction for Violation of MCL 402.18; Security; Penalty.

402.19 Conviction for violation of MCL 402.18; security; penalty.
Sec. 19.
It shall be lawful for the court before whom the person shall be convicted for a violation of the provisions of the section 18, to require of the person satisfactory security that he or she will, within a reasonable time, to be named by the court, transport the person out of the state, or indemnify the county for all charges and expenses which may have been, or may be incurred in the support of the poor person. If the person shall neglect or refuse to give the security when required, it shall be the duty of the court to commit him or her to the county jail for a term not exceeding 3 months.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- Am. 1929, Act 128, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 8247 ;-- CL 1948, 402.19 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 222, Imd. Eff. Oct. 8, 1990
Former Law:
See section 23 of Act 148 of 1869, being CL 1871, § 1838; How., § 1777; CL 1897, § 4524; and CL 1915, § 5228.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-II - Chapter II Support and Relief by the Public (402.1... 402.45) › Section 402.20-402.38 - Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.

402.20-402.38 Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections determined how money received by any superintendent or supervisor of any township, city or ward was to be paid to county treasurer, set penalty for failure, required annual expense estimate and auditing of accounts, imposed penalty for failure to report, differentiated between county and township or city support, required yearly expense statements, and provided for tax levy and assessments for support of poor.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-II - Chapter II Support and Relief by the Public (402.1... 402.45) › Section 402.39 - Semi-Annual Report of Township and City Supervisors on Expense of Support; Neglect to File, Falsification, Penalty.

402.39 Semi-annual report of township and city supervisors on expense of support; neglect to file, falsification, penalty.
Sec. 39.
It shall be the duty of the supervisors of townships and cities in those counties where the townships and cities are made liable for their respective poor, on or before the first day of April and October in each year, to report to the county superintendents of the poor, and the township board, or the legislative body of the city, in such form as they shall direct, the number of poor persons who have been relieved or supported in such township or city the preceding year, and the whole expense of such support. Any supervisor or director who shall neglect or refuse to make such report, or who shall willfully make any false report, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof be subject to a fine of not exceeding 1,000 dollars, to be recovered by the prosecuting attorney of the county, in the name of the people of this state, and to be paid into the township or city treasury, as the case may be.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8267 ;-- CL 1948, 402.39
Former Law:
See sections 52 and 53 of Act 148 of 1869; Act 155 of 1871, being CL 1871, §§ 1867 and 1868; How., §§ 1806 and 1807; CL 1897, §§ 4533 and 4554; and CL 1915, §§ 5257 and 5258.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-II - Chapter II Support and Relief by the Public (402.1... 402.45) › Section 402.40 - Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.

402.40 Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section provided that county board of supervisors could, by a 2/3 vote, restore or abolish distinction between town, city and county poor.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-II - Chapter II Support and Relief by the Public (402.1... 402.45) › Section 402.41 - Reports of Local Poor Officer; Contents, Form; Failure to Make, Penalty.

402.41 Reports of local poor officer; contents, form; failure to make, penalty.
Sec. 41.
It shall be the duty of any director or overseer of the poor authorized by law to furnish relief to poor persons and of the supervisor of each township, district, or ward in this state on the last day of September and on the last day before his term of office shall expire, to make and transmit to the county superintendents of the poor of the county in which such township, district, or ward is situated, a full statement or report of the number of poor persons relieved or maintained by him since the date of his last report, with the names of the heads of families and the number of persons in each family, also the names of persons not members of any family who have received assistance and the causes of their indigence, if he can ascertain the same, the amount paid for transportation, for medical attendance and for funeral expenses, also his charges for services, and any and all other facts and expenditures necessary to a complete showing of his transactions and of the condition of such persons. Said report shall be made in such form as the secretary of state shall prescribe, and the secretary of state shall prepare and annually transmit blanks for that purpose to the county superintendents of the poor, who shall distribute them to the several directors and overseers of the poor and supervisors in their respective counties; and such reports shall be made by the directors, overseers, and supervisors in the counties where the poor are made a township or city charge, as well as in counties where they are all made a county charge, and any supervisor, director, or overseer who shall neglect or refuse to make such report shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof may be punished as prescribed by law for the commission of such offenses.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8269 ;-- CL 1948, 402.41
Former Law:
See section 1 of Act 107 of 1875; Act 229 of 1879, being How., § 1810; Act 76 of 1885; CL 1897, § 4573; CL 1915, § 5298; sections 1 and 2 of Act 121 of 1885, being How., §§ 1809a and 1809b; CL 1897, §§ 4576 and 4577; and CL 1915, §§ 5301 and 5302.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-II - Chapter II Support and Relief by the Public (402.1... 402.45) › Section 402.42 - Reports of Local Poor Officer; Compensation.

402.42 Reports of local poor officer; compensation.
Sec. 42.
Every supervisor, director, or overseer of the poor who shall make the reports herein provided for shall receive as full compensation therefor the sum of 5 cents each for the first 25 families and persons not members of any family so relieved, and the sum of 3 cents for each of such families and persons above that number, to be paid by the county treasurer out of the general fund on the certificate of the superintendents of the poor that said reports have been made in all respects as required by law, but no supervisor, director, or overseer shall receive less than 25 cents for each report so made out and forwarded to the superintendents of the poor.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8270 ;-- CL 1948, 402.42
Former Law:
See section 2 of Act 107 of 1875; Act 229 of 1879, being How., § 1811; Act 76 of 1885; CL 1897, § 4574; and CL 1915, § 5299.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-II - Chapter II Support and Relief by the Public (402.1... 402.45) › Section 402.43 - Annual Report of County Superintendent of Poor; Contents.

402.43 Annual report of county superintendent of poor; contents.
Sec. 43.
That it shall be the duty of the county superintendents of the poor, annually, between the first and tenth days of November, to consolidate on blanks to be furnished by the secretary of state for that purpose, all said reports received by them during the year ending the thirtieth day of September next preceding, and the said superintendents shall incorporate into their annual reports to the secretary of state, the several facts, statements, and expenditures reported to them by the supervisors, directors, and overseers, so that their reports shall make a complete showing of the number of poor persons who have been relieved and maintained in the county during the year, with the names of heads of families, and the causes of their indigency; the amount paid for transportation; for medical attendance; and for funeral expenses; the charges and fees of the several officers authorized by law to furnish relief to poor persons, and all other expenditures incurred in the relief and maintenance of such indigent persons.
History:
1925, Act 146, Eff. Aug. 27, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8271 ;-- CL 1948, 402.43
Former Law:
See section 3 of Act 107 of 1875; Act 229 of 1879, being How., § 1812; CL 1897, § 4575; and CL 1915, § 5300.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-II - Chapter II Support and Relief by the Public (402.1... 402.45) › Section 402.44, 402.45 - Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.

402.44, 402.45 Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections made poor person's property subject to suit to recover aid extended, provided for return of any balance after poor person ceased to be public charge.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapters 401 - 403 - The Poor Law › Act 146 of 1925 - Relief and Support of Poor Persons (401.1 - 403.8) › 146-1925-III - Chapter III Relief and Support in Counties Other Than County of Settlement (403.1...403.8) › Section 403.1-403.8 - Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.

403.1-403.8 Repealed. 1957, Act 292, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Act 178 of 1929 - Joint County Medical Care Facilities (404.1 - 404.6) › Section 404.1 - Joint County Medical Care Facility; Committees, Selection of Site, Officers, Report; Action of Supervisors.

404.1 Joint county medical care facility; committees, selection of site, officers, report; action of supervisors.
Sec. 1.
Any 2 or more counties within this state no one of which has a population of 1,000,000 or more persons may co-operate for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a joint county medical care facility. The board of supervisors of any county may appoint a committee to confer with a like committee similarly chosen by the board of supervisors in any other county or counties and may appoint a committee of 3 for the purpose of selecting a site for a joint county medical care facility. At such meeting the committees shall organize into a joint committee and shall select 1 of the members of such committee chairman and a second member secretary. A full report of the results of such meeting shall be made to the board of supervisors of each county concerned at the last ensuing meeting thereof. Thereupon each said board of supervisors shall have the power to take action with reference to the establishment, maintenance and operation of such joint county medical care facility, as is granted by the statutes of this state with reference to the construction of a medical care facility by a single county, in so far as such provisions are applicable.
History:
1929, Act 178, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 8283 ;-- CL 1948, 404.1 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 182, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Act 178 of 1929 - Joint County Medical Care Facilities (404.1 - 404.6) › Section 404.3 - Joint County Medical Care Facilities; Cost of Establishment; Special Tax, Limit, Accounting; Apportionment of Cost of Operation.

404.3 Joint county medical care facilities; cost of establishment; special tax, limit, accounting; apportionment of cost of operation.
Sec. 3.
The cost of establishment and construction of said county medical care facility shall be borne by each county in proportion to the assessed valuation of said county. The board of supervisors of each county becoming a party to the erection of a joint county medical care facility under the provisions of this act, may raise in any 1 year for construction or maintenance purposes a sum not exceeding .1 mill on each dollar of assessed valuation of said county. Such tax shall be regarded as a special tax, and moneys received therefrom shall be transmitted by the treasurer of the county in which it is collected to the treasurer of the county in which said joint county medical care facility is to be located and constructed. All such moneys shall be and remain in a special fund and shall be used solely for the purposes for which the tax is spread: Provided, however, That the money so received for construction purposes and not needed therefor, may be expended by the board of trustees for the maintenance and operation of said joint county medical care facility. Money expended for the construction, equipment and installation of equipment of any joint county medical care facility shall be paid out by the county treasurer having such fund in charge, on the order of the board of trustees of such joint county medical care facility. The maintenance and operation of such joint county medical care facility shall be borne by each county in proportion to the number of persons kept by each county in said medical care facility.
History:
1929, Act 178, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 8285 ;-- CL 1948, 404.3 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 182, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Act 178 of 1929 - Joint County Medical Care Facilities (404.1 - 404.6) › Section 404.4 - Contracts; Bids, Rules and Regulations; Approval of State Welfare Commission.

404.4 Contracts; bids, rules and regulations; approval of state welfare commission.
Sec. 4.
Contracts for the construction and equipping of any joint county medical care facility to be erected under the provisions of this act, shall be let by the board of trustees of said joint county medical care facility subject to the approval of the state department of social welfare. Such work may be let as an entirety or in sections as may be deemed more advantageous. In all cases where the cost of construction exceeds the sum of $500.00, bids shall be advertised in 1 or more newspapers published and circulated within the counties concerned, not less than 2 weeks prior to the date when bids are to be received. Subject to the provisions of this act, the board of trustees of said joint county medical care facility may adopt reasonable rules and regulations concerning the manner of advertising for bids and the letting of contracts. In all cases, the right to reject any and all bids presented shall be reserved. Each contract let hereunder shall provide that the work shall be done subject to the approval of the state department of social welfare.
History:
1929, Act 178, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 8286 ;-- CL 1948, 404.4 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 182, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Act 178 of 1929 - Joint County Medical Care Facilities (404.1 - 404.6) › Section 404.5 - Board of Trustees; Powers and Duties; Operating Personnel; Disbursements.

404.5 Board of trustees; powers and duties; operating personnel; disbursements.
Sec. 5.
The board of trustees shall make and publish rules and regulations governing the operation of joint county medical care facilities. It shall be the duty of the board of trustees and all employees to observe such rules and regulations. Wilful failure or refusal shall constitute grounds for removal. Subject to this act and to such rules and regulations such board of trustees shall operate the joint medical care facility under its charge and shall employ a superintendent and such other employees as may be necessary, and may fix the compensation thereof. Such compensation shall be paid out of the maintenance fund of the joint county medical care facility in the same manner as the salaries of other county employees are paid. Money to defray the expenses of maintenance shall be paid by the county treasurer having such fund in his custody on the warrant of the president of the board of trustees of the joint county medical care facility, and shall be countersigned by the secretary.
History:
1929, Act 178, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 8287 ;-- CL 1948, 404.5 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 182, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Act 178 of 1929 - Joint County Medical Care Facilities (404.1 - 404.6) › Section 404.6 - Board of Trustees; Corporate Powers; Application of Laws Concerning Construction, Operation and Maintenance.

404.6 Board of trustees; corporate powers; application of laws concerning construction, operation and maintenance.
Sec. 6.
Said board of trustees heretofore provided for shall be a corporation and shall possess the usual powers of a corporation for public purposes, and they shall have all powers conferred upon them as conferred upon the county social welfare boards, by the laws relating to the construction, operation and maintenance of county medical care facilities. All laws governing the construction, operation and maintenance of a county medical care facility are applicable to the construction, operation and maintenance of a joint county medical care facility, unless otherwise expressly provided in this act.
History:
1929, Act 178, Eff. Aug. 28, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 8288 ;-- CL 1948, 404.6 ;-- Am. 1953, Act 182, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Act 59 of 1921 - Aliens in Institutions (404.31 - 404.34) › Section 404.31 - Alien Inmates of State, County, or Private Institution, or Home for Children; Reports; List; Order of Deportation; Release From Institution or Home; Delivery to Office Holding Warrant of Deportation.

404.31 Alien inmates of state, county, or private institution, or home for children; reports; list; order of deportation; release from institution or home; delivery to office holding warrant of deportation.
Sec. 1.
Whenever any alien is committed to or becomes an inmate of any state, county, or private institution, or a home for children, it shall be the duty of the manager, superintendent, warden, or other person in charge of the institution or home to forthwith report to the department of corrections that the alien is an inmate of that institution or home. The department of corrections shall keep on file a correct list of all such persons reported and to immediately report that fact to the nearest office of the United States immigration service. Upon the issuance of an order of deportation by the proper federal authority, and upon the release of the alien from the institution or home, the manager, superintendent, warden, or other person in charge of the institution or home shall deliver the alien into the custody of the United States officer holding the warrant of deportation.
History:
1921, Act 59, Imd. Eff. Apr. 15, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 8289 ;-- CL 1948, 404.31 ;-- Am. 1985, Act 56, Imd. Eff. June 14, 1985
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Act 59 of 1921 - Aliens in Institutions (404.31 - 404.34) › Section 404.32 - Institutional Records; Contents; Blanks for Recording.

404.32 Institutional records; contents; blanks for recording.
Sec. 2.
The keeper, manager, superintendent, warden, or person in charge of any institution described in section 1 shall keep a record of all persons committed to or who become inmates of that institution. The record shall contain the following information: name, age, whether married or single, whether he or she can read or write, place of birth, nationality, names and addresses of parents or nearest relatives, or friends, date of arrival in United States, port of arrival, name of steamship, and if a naturalized citizen of the United States the date and place of naturalization. The state treasurer, upon request, shall furnish each of the institutions described in this act printed blanks for the purpose of recording the information described in this section.
History:
1921, Act 59, Imd. Eff. Apr. 15, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 8290 ;-- CL 1948, 404.32 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 85, Imd. Eff. Mar. 26, 2002
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Act 59 of 1921 - Aliens in Institutions (404.31 - 404.34) › Section 404.34 - Noncompliance With Act; Penalties.

404.34 Noncompliance with act; penalties.
Sec. 4.
Failure on the part of any person to perform any duty enjoined upon him by the provisions of this act shall be deemed a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof such person shall be subject to a fine of not less than 50 dollars nor more than 500 dollars, or to imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not less than 30 days nor more than 6 months; or to both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
History:
1921, Act 59, Imd. Eff. Apr. 15, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 8291 ;-- CL 1948, 404.34
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Act 46 of 1925 - Subsidization of Private Charitable Institutions or Agencies (404.51 - 404.53) › Section 404.51 - Private Charitable Institutions or Agencies; County Subsidy.

404.51 Private charitable institutions or agencies; county subsidy.
Sec. 1.
The board of supervisors of each county in this state is hereby authorized and empowered, subject to the provisions of this act, to appropriate such sums of money as it may deem advisable to subsidize private charitable institutions or agencies rendering service to people residing within the state who might otherwise become public charges.
History:
1925, Act 46, Imd. Eff. Apr. 9, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8292 ;-- CL 1948, 404.51
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Act 46 of 1925 - Subsidization of Private Charitable Institutions or Agencies (404.51 - 404.53) › Section 404.52 - Private Charitable Institutions or Agencies; Restrictions on Appropriations; Records, Public Access.

404.52 Private charitable institutions or agencies; restrictions on appropriations; records, public access.
Sec. 2.
No such appropriation of funds shall be legal unless the institution or agency for which the appropriation is made, is incorporated under the laws of this state, is undenominational and is so organized that its benefits are available to any person regardless of nationality, residing in the state. Each and every institution or agency which benefits by an appropriation made by any board of supervisors shall keep an accurate record and account of all moneys received and expended and file a report of its expenditures at the October session of the board of supervisors following the appropriation. The books containing the receipt and expenditure of funds for the care, training or treatment of its inmates shall be available to any citizen of this state.
History:
1925, Act 46, Imd. Eff. Apr. 9, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8293 ;-- CL 1948, 404.52
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Act 46 of 1925 - Subsidization of Private Charitable Institutions or Agencies (404.51 - 404.53) › Section 404.53 - Traveling Expenses Not Paid by County; Patient, Attendant.

404.53 Traveling expenses not paid by county; patient, attendant.
Sec. 3.
It shall be lawful for any board of supervisors through a committee appointed by it or through its county agent or probate judge, to pay the traveling expenses of any individual to and from any such institution or agency within the state of Michigan. It shall also be lawful to pay the traveling expenses of an attendant conducting such person to or from said institution or agency when the service of an attendant is in the judgment of said committee, county agent or probate judge, necessary for the protection of the person so conveyed.
History:
1925, Act 46, Imd. Eff. Apr. 9, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 8294 ;-- CL 1948, 404.53
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Repealed - Act 267 of 1915 - Indigent Afflicted Adults and Pregnant Women (404.101 - 404.112)

INDIGENT AFFLICTED ADULTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN
Act 267 of 1915
404.101-404.112 Repealed. 1964, Act 256, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 404 - Welfare and Charity › Act 68 of 1907 - Indigent Addicts (404.201 - 404.205) › Section 404.201 - Indigent Liquor or Drug Addict; Petition for Treatment, Contents.

404.201 Indigent liquor or drug addict; petition for treatment, contents.
Sec. 1.
Any inhabitant of this state may petition the board of supervisors of the county, wherein any indigent person addicted to the excessive use of any intoxicating liquors or of morphia, laudanum, cocaine, opium or other narcotics to such an extent as to become an habitual drunkard, resides, for leave to send such drunkard, at the expense of the county, to any reputable institute for the treatment of such cases, designated by such board of supervisors under the conditions hereinafter contained, which petition shall set forth the name, age and condition of such drunkard, that such drunkard is not financially able to incur the expense of such treatment, and that such habitual drunkard is willing and has agreed to attend such institute for the cure of drunkenness, which petition shall be verified by the person making such request and shall contain in addition thereto the written agreement of such drunkard to take such treatment, if allowed by the board, and a further statement signed by 3 reputable taxpayers of the county, and the supervisor of the township, ward or village, where such drunkard resides, stating that they are familiar with the facts set forth in the petition and with the financial circumstances of the drunkard and that they deem it a proper case for such action by the board of supervisors.
History:
1907, Act 68, Eff. Sept. 28, 1907 ;-- CL 1915, 5292 ;-- CL 1929, 8304 ;-- CL 1948, 404.201