Michigan § 50.61 - County clerk; bond; penal sum; approval.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 50.61 — County clerk; bond; penal sum; approval., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50.61. County clerk; bond; penal sum; approval.
As determined by the county board of commissioners, the county clerk either shall be covered by a blanket bond or shall give a bond to the people of the state, in the penal sum of $2,000.00, to be approved by the circuit judge, for the faithful discharge of the duties of the county clerk's office.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 50.61 cover?
Section 50.61 ("County clerk; bond; penal sum; approval.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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