Michigan § 10.56 - Special commissions; assistance from public officials, access to records.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 10.56 — Special commissions; assistance from public officials, access to records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10.56. Special commissions; assistance from public officials, access to records.
All departments, boards, commissions, or officers of the state or of any political subdivision thereof, shall give to every such commission, or to any member or representative thereof, any necessary assistance required by such commission or any member or representative thereof in the performance of the duties of such commission so far as is compatible with its or his other duties; free access shall also be given to any books, records or documents in his or its custody, relating to matters within the scope of the study or investigation of such commission.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 10.56
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 10.56 cover?
Section 10.56 ("Special commissions; assistance from public officials, access to records.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 10.56?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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