Michigan § 600.6081 - Civil arrest; bail; bond; forfeiture; release.
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§ 600.6081. Civil arrest; bail; bond; forfeiture; release.
If, within the time prescribed in subsection (1) of section 6080, the judgment debtor is not discharged, and fails to surrender himself for commitment, his bail is forfeited and the judgment creditor shall have satisfaction out of such bail.
If, within the time prescribed in subsection (5) of section 6079, the judgment debtor is not discharged and fails to pay the judgment, interest and costs, his bond is forfeited and the judgment creditor shall have satisfaction out of such bond.
Bail is released by the release of the judgment or upon the surrender of the judgment debtor for commitment within the prescribed period.
Bond is released by the release of a judgment or upon the payment of the judgment, interest and costs, within the prescribed period.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.6081 cover?
Section 600.6081 ("Civil arrest; bail; bond; forfeiture; release.") 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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