Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.7501 (2026)

Arrest without warrant.

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PUBLIC HEALTH CODE


Act 368 of 1978


333.7501 Arrest without warrant.

Sec. 7501.

    A sheriff, deputy sheriff, or local or state police officer who has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this article punishable by imprisonment for 1 year or more has taken place or is taking place and reasonable cause to believe that an individual has committed or is committing the violation, may arrest that individual without a warrant for that violation whether or not the violation was committed in the law enforcement officer's presence.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978

Compiler's Notes:

    For transfer of powers and duties of certain health-related functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

PopularName Notes:

Act 368
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 1982–2000 · leading case: In Re Forfeiture of $176,598, 505 N.W.2d 201 (Mich. 1993).
In Re Forfeiture of $176,598, 505 N.W.2d 201 (Mich. 1993). “The claimant, Nathaniel Wilson, asserted ownership of the seized cash, and the Wayne County prosecutor filed a petition for civil forfeiture pursuant to MCL 333.7501 et seq.; MSA 14.15(7501) et seq.”
In Re Forfeiture of One 1983 Cadillac, 439 N.W.2d 346 (Mich. Ct. App. 1989). · cites it 2× “This is an appeal as of right from a circuit court order forfeiting proceeds from the sale of a 1983 Cadillac pursuant to enforcement of the controlled substances act, MCL 333.7501 et seq.; MSA 14.15(7501) et seq.”
People v. Cook, 395 N.W.2d 16 (Mich. Ct. App. 1986). “The controlled substances act specifically authorizes a police officer who has reasonable cause to believe that an individual is committing or has committed a felony under that act to arrest the individual without a warrant whether or not the violation was committed in the…”
In Re Forfeiture of $176,598, 618 N.W.2d 922 (Mich. Ct. App. 2000). “Claimant asserted ownership of the seized cash, and the Wayne County Prosecutor filed a petition for civil forfeiture pursuant to MCL 333.7501 et seq.-, MSA 14.15(7501) et seq.”
Richter v. Dep't of Nat. Resources, 432 N.W.2d 393 (Mich. Ct. App. 1988). “See MCL 333.7501 et seq.; MSA 14.15(7501) et seq.”
People v. Jones, 413 N.W.2d 477 (Mich. Ct. App. 1987). “MCL 333.7501; MSA 14.15(7501). People v Cook, 153 Mich App 89, 91 ; 395 NW2d 16 (1986), lv den 426 Mich 873 (1986).”
People v. Lolley, 113 Mich. App. 567 (Mich. Ct. App. 1982). “MCL 333.7501; MSA 14.15(7501). The permission of a search without a warrant on the basis of probable cause to believe that such a misdemeanor had been committed was a statutory exception to the general rule which prohibits an officer from making an arrest or a search and seizure…”
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