Michigan § 92.6 - Police force; suspension, removal.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 92.6 — Police force; suspension, removal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 92.6. Police force; suspension, removal.
The mayor may suspend any policeman or nightwatchman on the complaint in writing and under oath of any citizen or on his own motion for a period of not longer than 30 days for neglect of duty, misconduct, or other sufficient cause. At a public hearing before such mayor, as provided for in section 3 of chapter 7 of this act, if such mayor shall be satisfied of the guilt of such policeman or nightwatchman, then it shall be the duty of such mayor to remove such officer from office. After such removal the mayor shall report such action to the council at its next regular meeting and his reasons therefor.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 92.6 cover?
Section 92.6 ("Police force; suspension, removal.") 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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