Michigan § 38.557 - “An act of duty,”“municipality” and “transitional public employment program” defined.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.557 — “An act of duty,”“municipality” and “transitional public employment program” defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.557. “An act of duty,”“municipality” and “transitional public employment program” defined.
As used in this act:
"An act of duty" means an act performed by a fire fighter or police officer arising out of and in the course of employment, or the performance of an act pertinent or incidental to the work of a fire fighter or police officer, regardless of time or place.
"Municipality" includes a county, township, charter township, city, or incorporated village.
"Transitional public employment program" means a public service employment program in the area of environmental quality, health care, education, public safety, crime prevention and control, prison rehabilitation, transportation, recreation, maintenance of parks, streets and other public facilities, solid waste removal, pollution control, housing and neighborhood improvements, rural development, conservation, beautification, veterans' outreach, or any other area of human betterment and community improvement as part of a program of comprehensive manpower services authorized, undertaken, and financed pursuant to the comprehensive employment and training act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 801 to 992.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 38.557
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.557 cover?
Section 38.557 ("“An act of duty,”“municipality” and “transitional public employment program” defined.") 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 § 38.557?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.557" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 38.557 apply to my situation?
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