Michigan Laws 600.5851a – Court action by minor victim of female genital mutilation; recovery of damages; limitation; “female genital mutilation” defined
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.5851a
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
(1) Notwithstanding section 5851, an individual who, while a minor, is the victim of female genital mutilation may commence an action under section 2978 or as otherwise allowed by law to recover damages sustained because of the female genital mutilation at any time before the individual reaches the age of 28 years.
(2) As used in this section, “female genital mutilation” means conduct that is a violation of section 136 of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.136, or, if it were to occur in this state, would be a violation of section 136 of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.136.