Michigan § 4.363 - Prisoner not to be penalized for complaint, cooperation, or communication; prohibitions.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 4.363 — Prisoner not to be penalized for complaint, cooperation, or communication; prohibitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.363. Prisoner not to be penalized for complaint, cooperation, or communication; prohibitions.
(1) A prisoner must not be penalized in any way by an official or the department as a result of filing a complaint, complaining to a legislator, or cooperating with the ombudsman in investigating a complaint.
(2) A person or the department shall not hinder the lawful actions of the ombudsman or employees of the office, or willfully refuse to comply with lawful demands of the office.
(3) The department shall not take disciplinary action against an employee for communicating with the ombudsman.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 4.363 cover?
Section 4.363 ("Prisoner not to be penalized for complaint, cooperation, or communication; prohibitions.") 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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