RECORDS REPRODUCTION ACT
Act 116 of 1992
24.401 Short title; definitions.
Sec. 1.
(1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "records reproduction act".
(2) As used in this act:
(a) "Board" means the state historical records advisory board.
(b) "Data transfer" means the copying or transmission of electronic information that does not alter the content, context, or structure of a record from 1 medium to another medium.
(c) "Department" means the department of history, arts, and libraries.
(d) "Digital imaging" means the techniques for capturing, recording, processing, storing, transferring, and using images of records electronically.
(e) "Digital migration" means the conversion of digital information from an existing format to another format that maintains the content, context, and structure of a record.
(f) "Digitization" means the conversion of information into digitally coded electronic images suitable for electronic storage.
History: 1992, Act 116, Imd. Eff. June 26, 1992 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 574, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of powers and duties of department of history, arts, and libraries regarding state records management program to department of management and budget, see E.R.O. No. 2009-26, compiled at MCL 399.752.
Notes of Decisions
Lapeer Cnty. Abstract & Title Co. v. Lapeer Cnty. Register of Deeds, 691 N.W.2d 11 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004).
· cites it 2× “(2) If an individual requests a reproduction of a record or file of a register of deeds, the register of deeds shall do 1 of the following, at the register of deeds’ option: (a) Reproduce the record or file for the individual pursuant to the records media act, [MCL 24.401 to MCL…”
Roddis Lumber & Veneer Co. v. Am. All. Ins. Co., 47 N.W.2d 23 (Mich. 1951).
“1 (Stat Ann 1949 Cum Supp § 24.401), to insure against such a loss as that occasioned by the explosion in question and that said section, which contains the following, “but [explosion] not to include steam boiler or flywheel explosion,” governs fire insurance companies (which…”
Joseph M Walker v. Workers Comp. Agency (Mich. Ct. App. 2017).
· cites it 5× “Plaintiff alleged that defendant’s use of WC- Form 400 violated the Record Reproduction Act, MCL 24.401 et seq. Plaintiff asked the court to order that the WC-Form 400 be “completely removed/expunged” from defendant’s database and declared “unusable as such officially [and]…”
Joseph M Walker v. Workers Comp. Agency (Mich. Ct. App. 2017).
· cites it 5× “Plaintiff alleged that defendant’s use of WC- Form 400 violated the Record Reproduction Act, MCL 24.401 et seq. Plaintiff asked the court to order that the WC-Form 400 be “completely removed/expunged” from defendant’s database and declared “unusable as such officially [and]…”
Kirk v. Hemingway (E.D. Mich. 2023).
“2 The two previous felony drug convictions include: (1) a 2005 conviction for possession with intent to deliver marijuana, Iowa Code § 24.401 (1)(d); and (2) three 2007 convictions for distribution of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, and felon in…”
In Re Hughes Est. (Mich. Ct. App. 2026).
“When proof of a will is required and a deposition is to be taken, a copy of the original will or other document reproduced in accordance with the Records Reproduction Act, MCL 24.401 et seq., may be used at the deposition.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 24.401(1)(c) — 2 cases
Joseph M Walker v. Workers Comp. Agency (Mich. Ct. App. 2017).
“Plaintiff alleged that defendant’s use of WC- Form 400 violated the Record Reproduction Act, MCL 24.401 et seq. Plaintiff asked the court to order that the WC-Form 400 be “completely removed/expunged” from defendant’s database and declared “unusable as such officially [and]…”
Joseph M Walker v. Workers Comp. Agency (Mich. Ct. App. 2017).
“Plaintiff alleged that defendant’s use of WC- Form 400 violated the Record Reproduction Act, MCL 24.401 et seq. Plaintiff asked the court to order that the WC-Form 400 be “completely removed/expunged” from defendant’s database and declared “unusable as such officially [and]…”
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