Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.8811 (2026)

Civil infraction; citation; necessity of sworn complaint.

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REVISED JUDICATURE ACT OF 1961

Act 236 of 1961

600.8811 Civil infraction; citation; necessity of sworn complaint.

Sec. 8811.

If a law enforcement officer issues a citation under section 8807, the court may accept an admission with explanation or an admission or denial of responsibility upon the citation without the necessity of a sworn complaint. If the defendant denies responsibility for the state civil infraction, further proceedings shall not be had until a sworn complaint relating to the state civil infraction is filed with the court.

History: Add. 1995, Act 54, Eff. Jan. 1, 1996

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2012–2012 · leading case: In re Justin, 809 N.W.2d 126 (Mich. 2012).

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In re Justin, 809 N.W.2d 126 (Mich. 2012). “” While a defendant’s explanation may serve to mitigate the sanction imposed, see MCL 600.”

in Re Hon James M Justin (Mich. 2012). “” While a defendant’s explanation may serve to mitigate the sanction imposed, see MCL 600.8715(4) and MCL 600.”

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