Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.68 (2026)

Bail taken by peace officer; release of offender; receipt; deposit with clerk of court.

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BAIL FOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES OR MISDEMEANORS

Act 257 of 1966

780.68 Bail taken by peace officer; release of offender; receipt; deposit with clerk of court.

Sec. 8.

When bail has been set by a judicial officer for a particular offense or offender, any sheriff or other peace officer may take bail in accordance with the provisions of section 6 or 7 and release the offender to appear in accordance with the conditions of the bail bond, the notice to appear or the summons. The officer shall give a receipt to the offender for the bail so taken and within a reasonable time deposit such bail with the clerk of the court having jurisdiction of the offense.

History: 1966, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1971–1971 · leading case: Pressley v. Wayne Cnty. Sheriff, 186 N.W.2d 412 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971).

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Pressley v. Wayne Cnty. Sheriff, 186 N.W.2d 412 (Mich. Ct. App. 1971). · cites it 8× “MCLA § 780.68 (Stat Ann 1970 Cum Supp § 28.”

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