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Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.199a (2026)

Absconding or forfeiting bond in criminal or paternity proceedings; felony.

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THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE


Act 328 of 1931


750.199a Absconding or forfeiting bond in criminal or paternity proceedings; felony.

Sec. 199a.

    Any person who shall abscond on or forfeit a bond given in any criminal proceedings wherein a felony is charged shall be deemed guilty of a felony. Any person who shall abscond on or forfeit a recognizance or cash deposit made in lieu thereof in paternity proceedings pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 205 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, being sections 722.711 to 722.730 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, shall be guilty of a felony.

History: Add. 1949, Act 94, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1962, Act 79, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 36 cases (9 in the last 5 years), 1977–2026 · leading case: People v. Igaz, 326 N.W.2d 420 (Mich. Ct. App. 1982).
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People v. Igaz, 326 N.W.2d 420 (Mich. Ct. App. 1982). · cites it 3× “Defendant appeals from five different convictions, to wit: absconding on bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1), unauthorized use of a telephone, MCL 750.”
People v. Morales, 618 N.W.2d 10 (Mich. Ct. App. 2000). “Defendant appeals as of right from his jury trial conviction of absconding or forfeiting bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1). Defendant was sentenced as an habitual offender, fourth offense, MCL 769.”
Brinson v. Genesee Circuit Judge, 272 N.W.2d 513 (Mich. 1978). “Plaintiff, John Brinson, was convicted of and sentenced for absconding on bond contrary to MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1). Review was sought in the Court of Appeals by a motion for superintending control, and on March 8, 1976, that court dismissed the complaint.”
People v. Litteral, 254 N.W.2d 643 (Mich. Ct. App. 1977). · cites it 2× “Defendant was convicted on August 27, 1975, by the court without a jury of absconding while on bond for a felony, MCLA 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1). The charges arose out of defendant’s failure to appear for trial on an uttering and publishing charge on October 22, 1974.”
People v. Rorke, 264 N.W.2d 30 (Mich. Ct. App. 1978). · cites it 2× “Defendant was convicted of absconding on or forfeiting bond, MCLA 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1). Defendant claims an appeal as of right from the conviction and June 9, 1976, sentence of 2-1/2 to 4 years in prison.”
People v. Olsen, 399 N.W.2d 66 (Mich. Ct. App. 1986). · cites it 2× “On November 30, 1984, pursuant to a negotiated plea, defendant pled guilty to absconding a bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1), as follows: [ The Prosecutor ]: Yes, your Honor, the plea agreement is as follows: .”
People v. Williams, 620 N.W.2d 906 (Mich. Ct. App. 2001). “He was subsequently arrested and charged with absconding on a felony bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1). Defendant moved to quash the information on the ground that the misdemeanor offense of resisting arrest, which is punishable by imprisonment for not more than two years, could…”
People v. Jankowski, 342 N.W.2d 911 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983). “65486, defendant was convicted by a jury of absconding or forfeiting bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1), and subsequently pled guilty to being an habitual offender, MCL 769.”
People v. Sanders, 283 N.W.2d 841 (Mich. Ct. App. 1979). “The people further agreed not to seek a warrant for absconding on *740 bond by defendant’s failure to appear in this case, 1 MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1), and to recommend a sentence of no more than 6 to 15 years in prison.”
People v. Slocum, 539 N.W.2d 572 (Mich. Ct. App. 1995). “164538, defendant pleaded guilty of absconding on or forfeiting bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1), and of being an habitual offender, second offense, MCL 769.”
People v. Demers, 489 N.W.2d 173 (Mich. Ct. App. 1992). “Defendant appeals as of right his conviction by a jury of absconding while on bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1), and his prison sentence of thirty-two to forty-eight months, arguing that the trial court erred in not allowing him to present his defense aimed at jury…”
People v. Bollinger, 569 N.W.2d 646 (Mich. Ct. App. 1997). “Defendant pleaded guilty of absconding on a bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1), and was sentenced to two to four years’ imprisonment.”
United States v. Carnes, 113 F. Supp. 2d 1145 (E.D. Mich. 2000). · cites it 2× “” Mich. Comp.Laws § 750.199a. As this offense stemmed from Defendant’s failure to appear for sentencing on one of his 1991 breaking-and-entering convictions, it was a felony offense, and is properly counted in determining Defendant’s criminal history.”
People v. Garland, 393 N.W.2d 896 (Mich. Ct. App. 1986). “788(3), and of absconding in criminal proceedings, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1). He was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of from ten to fifteen years and two to four years.”
People v. Kennie, 383 N.W.2d 169 (Mich. Ct. App. 1985). “277, and one count of absconding while on bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1). On August 3, 1984, defendant was sentenced to consecutive prison terms of from 2 to 4 years on the felonious assault conviction and from 2-1/2 to 4 years on the absconding conviction, with a credit of…”
People v. Evans, 425 N.W.2d 209 (Mich. Ct. App. 1988). “She also pled guilty to absconding on or forfeiting bond in a felony case, in violation of MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1), and to habitual offender, third offense, in violation of MCL 769.”
People v. Johnson, 523 N.W.2d 655 (Mich. Ct. App. 1994). “In a separate lower court file, also pursuant to a plea agreement, defendant pleaded guilty of absconding while on bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1), and of being a third-offense habitual offender.”
People v. Perryman, 439 N.W.2d 243 (Mich. 1989). · cites it 3× “This case requires that we determine the meaning of the following emphasized language contained in MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1): Any person who shall abscond on or forfeit a bond given in any criminal proceedings wherein a felony is charged shall be deemed guilty of a felony.”
People v. Bryars, 425 N.W.2d 125 (Mich. Ct. App. 1988). “Complying with an additional term of the plea agreement, defendant pled guilty before another judge to absconding while on bail, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1). At the sentencing hearing on the drug charges on September 24, 1986, before Muskegon Circuit Judge James M.”
People v. Freybler, 434 N.W.2d 187 (Mich. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 2× “Defendant pled guilty to attempted absconding on bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1) and MCL 750.92; MSA 28.”
People v. McClain, 554 N.W.2d 608 (Mich. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 3× “Defendant also challenges his convictions of absconding on bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1), in two separate cases that were based on defendant’s failure to appear for sentencing in the two heroin cases.”
People v. Flores, 282 N.W.2d 782 (Mich. Ct. App. 1979). “803, and he was also charged with absconding on bond, MCL 750.199a; MSA 28.396(1), for failing to appear for his arraignment on the receiving and concealing offense.”
People v. Perryman, 421 N.W.2d 660 (Mich. Ct. App. 1988). “As a result of having breached the conditions of his delayed sentence, defendant’s sentencing on the underlying convictions was advanced and he was sentenced to one year in the county jail.”
People of Michigan v. Harry Anthony Childress III (Mich. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 3× “On appeal, defendant argues that the trial court imposed a consecutive sentence without adequate justification, entitling him to a remand.”
People of Michigan v. Heather Renee Collins (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 2× “Defendant was sentenced as a fourth- offense habitual offender, MCL 769.12, to 2 to 15 years’ imprisonment with credit for 227 days served for her absconding on or forfeiting a bond conviction, 227 days in jail with credit for 227 days served for her escape from lawful custody…”
People of Michigan v. Michael Vern McNair (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 2× “He also questions the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his conviction for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance in an amount of 50 grams or more, but less than 450 grams, MCL 333.”
People of Michigan v. Anthony Terrel Wilson (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 2× “2021-000137-FH, a count of absconding on bond, MCL 750.199a, arising from the charges listed in Docket No.”
People of Michigan v. Hakeem Al-Hisnawi-Salman (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “14-003398-FH with absconding while on bond, MCL 750.199a, and malicious destruction of police property, MCL 750.”
People of Michigan v. Thomas Lee Marney Sr (Mich. Ct. App. 2023). “356, and one conviction for felonious assault in April 1997; one conviction for absconding or forfeiting bond, MCL 750.199a, in August 1998; one conviction for possession of a controlled substance, MCL 333.”
People of Michigan v. Matthew John Holtman (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). “Holtman would help her care 1 Holtman also pleaded guilty to one count of absconding or forfeiting bond, MCL 750.199a, in a separate case, Allegan Circuit Court Case No.”
People of Michigan v. Charles Wayne Francisco (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). “3f; and absconding, MCL 750.199a. Defendant was sentenced to 120 to 180 months’ imprisonment for CSC-II; 15 to 24 months’ imprisonment for aggravated indecent exposure; 93 days’ in jail for domestic violence; 300 to 600 months’ imprisonment for each CSC-I conviction; 15 to 24…”
20250131_C366605_44_366605.Opn.Pdf (Mich. Ct. App. 2025). “10, to concurrent terms of 20 to 60 years’ imprisonment for kidnapping, and two to six years’ imprisonment for absconding or forfeiting bond. On appeal, Nardini argues that (1) there was insufficient evidence supporting his convictions, (2) his convictions were against the great…”
People of Michigan v. Rachel Marie Enlow (Mich. Ct. App. 2025). “2 Defendant was also charged with absconding from bond, MCL 750.199a, and was noticed as a habitual fourth offender, MCL 769.”
People of Michigan v. Anthony Lee Parrish (Mich. Ct. App. 2025). “12; and (3) one count of resisting or assaulting a police officer, MCL 750.81d(1), third- offense habitual offender, MCL 769.”
People of Michigan v. Mark David Sessions (Mich. Ct. App. 2026). “Once recovered, defendant was charged with absconding or forfeiting bond, MCL 750.199a, in case number 2024- 028258-FH.”
People v. Perryman, 446 N.W.2d 308 (Mich. Ct. App. 1989). “In our previous opinion we held that it did not and reversed defendant’s conviction for absconding on bond.”
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