Michigan § 712A.18j - Escape by juvenile from facility or residence; notification; “escape” defined.
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§ 712A.18j. Escape by juvenile from facility or residence; notification; “escape” defined.
If a juvenile escapes from a facility or residence in which he or she has been placed for a violation described in section 2(a)(1) of this chapter, other than his or her own home or the home of his or her parent or guardian, the individual at that facility or residence who has responsibility for maintaining custody of the juvenile at the time of the escape shall immediately notify 1 of the following of the escape or cause 1 of the following to be immediately notified of the escape:
If the escape occurs in a city, village, or township that has a police department, the police department of that city, village, or township.
Except as provided in subdivision (a), 1 of the following:
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A police agency that receives notification of an escape under subsection (1) shall enter that notification into the law enforcement information network without undue delay.
As used in this section, "escape" means to leave without lawful authority or to fail to return to custody when required.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 712A.18j ("Escape by juvenile from facility or residence; notification; “escape” defined.") 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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