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Mich. Comp. Laws § 760.2 (2026)

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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE


Act 175 of 1927


760.2 Construction of act.

Sec. 2.

    This act is hereby declared to be remedial in character and as such shall be liberally construed to effectuate the intents and purposes thereof.

History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17117 ;-- CL 1948, 760.2

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1967–2007 · leading case: People v. Smith, 378 N.W.2d 384 (Mich. 1985).
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People v. Smith, 378 N.W.2d 384 (Mich. 1985). · cites it 2× “MCL 760.2; MSA 28.842. Each code has its own definitions of "misdemeanor" and "felony" in order to more effectively promote the distinct purposes of each.”
People v. Chambers, 421 N.W.2d 903 (Mich. 1988). · cites it 2× “The words are to be applied to the subject matter and to the general scope of the provision, and they are to be considered in light of the general purpose sought to be accomplished or the evil sought to be remedied by the constitution or statute.”
People v. McIntire, 591 N.W.2d 231 (Mich. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 2× “§ 760.2; MSA 28.842 explicitly provides that the Code of Criminal Procedure of Michigan, including M.”
People v. Gubachy, 728 N.W.2d 891 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). “MCL 760.2. The CVRA “was enacted to enable victims to be compensated fairly for their suffering at the hands of convicted offenders.”
People v. Carter, 148 N.W.2d 860 (Mich. 1967). · cites it 2× “Section 2 of the code of criminal procedure, PA 1927, No 175, being CL 1948, § 760.2 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.842), in its entirety reads as follows: "This act is hereby declared to be remedial in character and as such shall be liberally construed to effectuate the intents and…”
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