Michigan § 66.11 - Village lockup or holding facility.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 66.11 — Village lockup or holding facility., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66.11. Village lockup or holding facility.
The council shall have power to provide and maintain a village lockup or holding facility, and may provide for the confinement of persons sentenced to imprisonment or detention under the ordinances of the village. All persons sentenced to confinement and all persons imprisoned on execution for nonpayment of fines for violation of the ordinances of the village in the lockup or holding facility may be kept at hard labor during the term of their imprisonment, either within or without the prison, under such regulations as the council may prescribe.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 66.11
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 66.11 cover?
Section 66.11 ("Village lockup or holding facility.") 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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