Michigan § 51.281 - County jail rules and regulations; adoption by sheriff, endorsement by circuit court, effect.
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§ 51.281. County jail rules and regulations; adoption by sheriff, endorsement by circuit court, effect.
The sheriff of any county may prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct of prisoners in his custody, which rules and regulations shall be submitted to the circuit judge or judges in said county or circuit for approval, and upon the endorsement of such judge or judges the said rules and regulations shall be deemed to be effective as far as this act is concerned: Provided, That in counties located in any judicial circuit having more than 1 circuit judge, where 1 of said judges shall be designated as presiding judge, the approval and endorsement of said rules and regulations by said presiding judge shall be sufficient to place said rules and regulations in force and effect.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 51.281 ("County jail rules and regulations; adoption by sheriff, endorsement by circuit court, effect.") 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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