Michigan § 434.151 - Lost, unclaimed or abandoned personal property in custody of state; application of act.
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§ 434.151. Lost, unclaimed or abandoned personal property in custody of state; application of act.
The provisions of this act shall apply to:
Personal property of patients in state hospitals remaining after the death, discharge, release or escape of the patient and unclaimed by the patient, his or her relatives or heirs or personal or legal representative.
Personal property of prisoners in state prisons remaining unclaimed after the death, discharge, release or escape of a prisoner and unclaimed by the prisoner, his relatives or heirs, or personal or legal representatives.
Personal property lost or abandoned by the owners thereof in or on state owned property administered by the department of conservation and turned into the custody of said department.
Personal property lost or abandoned by the owners thereof in or on other property owned, leased or rented by the state of Michigan for the use of state departments, boards and institutions.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 434.151
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 434.151 cover?
Section 434.151 ("Lost, unclaimed or abandoned personal property in custody of state; application of act.") 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 § 434.151?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 434.151" (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 § 434.151 apply to my situation?
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