Michigan § 51.242 - Undersheriffs and deputies in counties over 400,000; appointment; compensation.
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§ 51.242. Undersheriffs and deputies in counties over 400,000; appointment; compensation.
In counties having a population of more than 400,000, the sheriff shall appoint an undersheriff, who shall also be the chief deputy sheriff, and such number of deputy sheriffs, and other clerks and employees as may be fixed by the board of supervisors. The annual salary of the undersheriff inclusive of his duties as chief deputy sheriff, and the number of deputies, clerks and employees, and their annual salaries, shall be fixed by resolution of the board of supervisors, to be payable monthly in lieu of all fees or other compensation. The board of supervisors may provide that deputy sheriffs solely engaged in the service of civil process shall receive as compensation, fees for such service, in lieu of salary.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 51.242 cover?
Section 51.242 ("Undersheriffs and deputies in counties over 400,000; appointment; compensation.") 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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