Michigan § 125.527 - Inspection; warrants for nonemergency situation; no warrant required in emergency.
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§ 125.527. Inspection; warrants for nonemergency situation; no warrant required in emergency.
In a nonemergency situation where the owner or occupant demands a warrant for inspection of the premises, the enforcing agency shall obtain a warrant from a court of competent jurisdiction. The enforcing agency shall prepare the warrant, stating the address of the building to be inspected, the nature of the inspection, as defined in this or other applicable acts, and the reasons for the inspection. It shall be appropriate and sufficient to set forth the basis for inspection (e.g. complaint, area or recurrent violation basis) established in this section, in other applicable acts or in rules or regulations. The warrant shall also state that it is issued pursuant to this section, and that it is for the purposes set forth in this and other acts which require that inspections be conducted.
If the court finds that the warrant is in proper form and in accord with this section, it shall be issued forthwith.
In the event of an emergency no warrant shall be required.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 125.527 cover?
Section 125.527 ("Inspection; warrants for nonemergency situation; no warrant required in emergency.") 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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