Michigan § 32.1030 - Preferring charges and specifications; signature; oath; disposition; informing accused of charges.
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§ 32.1030. Preferring charges and specifications; signature; oath; disposition; informing accused of charges.
Any person subject to this code may prefer charges.
A person preferring charges and specifications shall sign the charges under oath before a person authorized by this code to administer oaths and shall state all of the following:
That the signer has personal knowledge of, or has investigated, the matters set forth in the charges and specifications.
That the charges and specifications are true in fact to the best of the signer's knowledge and belief.
Upon the preferring of charges, the proper authority shall take immediate steps to determine what disposition should be made of the charges in the interest of justice and discipline, and the person accused shall be informed of the charges against him or her as soon as practicable.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 32.1030 cover?
Section 32.1030 ("Preferring charges and specifications; signature; oath; disposition; informing accused of charges.") 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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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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