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Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.4319 (2026)

Habeas corpus; custody of child.

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REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961


Act 236 of 1961


600.4319 Habeas corpus; custody of child.

Sec. 4319.

    If the action for habeas corpus is brought by a parent, foster-parent, or other relative of the child, to obtain custody of a child under the age of 16 years from a parent, foster-parent, or other relative of the child, issuance of the writ of habeas corpus is not mandatory.

History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1980–1980 · leading case: People v. McLemore, 291 N.W.2d 109 (Mich. Ct. App. 1980).
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People v. McLemore, 291 N.W.2d 109 (Mich. Ct. App. 1980). “MCL 600.4319; MSA 27A.4319 provides for a writ of habeas corpus in child custody matters, but the court rule requires the initial use of a show cause order.”
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