Michigan § 28.254 - Reports of wanted persons and stolen vehicles.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 28.254 — Reports of wanted persons and stolen vehicles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28.254. Reports of wanted persons and stolen vehicles.
The chief of police of each city or village and of each township having a police department, and the sheriff of each county within this state, shall report to the department of state police, in a manner prescribed by the department, all persons wanted by, and all vehicles stolen from, their primary police jurisdictions. The report shall be made as soon as is practical after the investigating department either ascertains that a vehicle is stolen or obtains a warrant for an individual's arrest or determines that they have reasonable grounds to believe that the individual committed a crime. In no case shall this time exceed 12 hours after the reporting agency determines that it has grounds to believe that a vehicle was stolen or that the wanted person should be arrested.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 28.254
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 28.254 cover?
Section 28.254 ("Reports of wanted persons and stolen vehicles.") 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 § 28.254?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 28.254 apply to my situation?
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