Michigan § 90.12 - Appeal; judicial notice of ordinances and resolutions.
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§ 90.12. Appeal; judicial notice of ordinances and resolutions.
In an action commenced by warrant as provided in this act, a party convicted of a violation of an ordinance of the city may appeal the judgment to the circuit court in the county in which the city is located, in the same manner as in misdemeanor cases appealed from the district court.
In a suit to which the city is a party, brought to recover a penalty or forfeiture for violation of an ordinance, either party may appeal from the judgment to the circuit court in the county in which the city is located, in the same manner as in civil actions appealed from the district court, except that the city shall not be required to give a bond or security.
The circuit court to which the cause is appealed shall take judicial notice of the ordinances of the city and the resolutions of the council.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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