Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 712A.26 (2026)

Contempt of court; punishment.

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PROBATE CODE OF 1939

Act 288 of 1939

712A.26 Contempt of court; punishment.

Sec. 26.

The court shall have the power to punish for contempt of court under chapter 17 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.1701 to 600.1745, any person who willfully violates, neglects, or refuses to obey and perform any order or process the court has made or issued to enforce this chapter.

History: Add. 1944, 1st Ex. Sess., Act 54, Imd. Eff. Mar. 6, 1944 ;-- CL 1948, 712A.26 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 474, Eff. Mar. 1, 1999

Compiler's Notes:

Act 314 of 1915, referred to in this section, was repealed by Act 236 of 1961. See now MCL 600.101 et seq.

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Probate Code

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Juvenile Code

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1986–1986 · leading case: In Re Draper, 389 N.W.2d 179 (Mich. Ct. App. 1986).

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In Re Draper, 389 N.W.2d 179 (Mich. Ct. App. 1986). “See MCL 712A.26; MSA 27.3178(598.26). A parent may be able to provide a fit home even though he does not abide by a court order.”

In the Matter of Summerville, 384 N.W.2d 152 (Mich. Ct. App. 1986). “Probate courts have the power to punish for contempt pursuant to MCL 712A.26; MSA 27.3178(598.26): *340 "The court shall have the power to punish for contempt of court in accordance with the provisions of chapter 5 of Act No.”

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