Michigan § 45.381 - Bond coverage for officers or employees of county; determination by county board of commissioners.
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§ 45.381. Bond coverage for officers or employees of county; determination by county board of commissioners.
Each officer or employee of a county that is required by statute to furnish a bond conditioned on the officer's or employee's honesty or faithful discharge of the officer's or employee's duties shall be covered by a blanket bond by a surety company approved by the county board of commissioners or by an individual bond by a surety company approved by the county board of commissioners for the officer or employee.
The county board of commissioners shall determine whether a single bond for all officers and employees or individual bonds for all officers or employees or a combination of a blanket bond and individual bonds best serves the county.
In determining adequate coverage, the county board of commissioners may obtain bond coverage with provisions relative to problems of a unique nature, including loss deductible or coinsurance provisions.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 45.381 cover?
Section 45.381 ("Bond coverage for officers or employees of county; determination by county board of commissioners.") 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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