Michigan § 32.1096 - Releasing prisoner or permitting prisoner to escape; punishment.
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§ 32.1096. Releasing prisoner or permitting prisoner to escape; punishment.
A person subject to this code who, without proper authority, releases a prisoner committed to the person's charge, or who through neglect or design permits the prisoner to escape, shall be punished as a court-martial directs, whether or not the prisoner was committed in strict compliance with law.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 32.1096
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 32.1096 cover?
Section 32.1096 ("Releasing prisoner or permitting prisoner to escape; punishment.") 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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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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