Michigan Compiled Laws
Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.246 (2026)
Neglect or refusal of officers or officials to perform duties as misdemeanor; penalty.
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BUREAU OF CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION AND RECORDS
Act 289 of 1925
28.246 Neglect or refusal of officers or officials to perform duties as misdemeanor; penalty.
Sec. 6.
Neglect or refusal of any of the officers or officials mentioned in sections 2, 3, and 7 to report as required under this act or to perform any other act required to be performed by him or her under this act shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00, or by imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or both. Such neglect or refusal shall also constitute nonfeasance in office and subject the official or officer to removal from office.
History: 1925, Act 289, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1925 ;-- CL 1929, 572 ;-- CL 1948, 28.246 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 231, Eff. June 1, 1987
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case, 2007–2007 · leading case: McElroy v. Michigan State Police Crim. Just. Info. Ctr., 731 N.W.2d 138 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007).
McElroy v. Michigan State Police Crim. Just. Info. Ctr., 731 N.W.2d 138 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). “McElroy also asked the court to sanction defendant for nonfeasance in office under MCL 28.246. McElroy filed a motion for summary disposition under MCR 2.”
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