Michigan § 14.263 - Custodians of public records; copies of instruments.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 14.263 — Custodians of public records; copies of instruments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14.263. Custodians of public records; copies of instruments.
The custodian of the records of a court having jurisdiction of probate matters or of charitable trusts, and any custodian of records of any department, agency or political subdivision of this state shall furnish free of charge such copies of papers, records and files of his office relating to the subject of this act as the attorney general requires.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 14.263
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 14.263 cover?
Section 14.263 ("Custodians of public records; copies of instruments.") 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 § 14.263?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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