Michigan § 257.744 - Admissions or denials; sworn complaint; warrant for arrest.

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§ 257.744. Admissions or denials; sworn complaint; warrant for arrest.

Sec. 744.

If an officer issues a citation under section 742 for a civil infraction or if a citation is issued under section 742 for a parking or standing violation, the court may accept an admission with explanation or an admission or denial of responsibility upon the citation without the necessity of a sworn complaint. If the person denies responsibility for the civil infraction, further proceedings shall not be had until a sworn complaint is filed with the court. A warrant for arrest under section 321a for failure to appear on the civil infraction citation shall not issue until a sworn complaint relative to the civil infraction is filed with the court.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 257.744 ("Admissions or denials; sworn complaint; warrant for arrest.") 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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