Michigan § 600.587 - Sheriff, constable, or other officer; wilful neglect to execute process; penalty.

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§ 600.587. Sheriff, constable, or other officer; wilful neglect to execute process; penalty.

Sec. 587.

A sheriff, constable, or other officer who wilfully neglects to execute any:

(a)

attachment,

(b)

summons,

(c)

precept to summon a jury,

(d)

warrant to apprehend a witness or any other person, or

(e)

any other process authorized to be issued by any judge which is directed and delivered to him may be fined by the judge who issued the process in a sum not exceeding $100.00.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.587 cover?

Section 600.587 ("Sheriff, constable, or other officer; wilful neglect to execute process; penalty.") 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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