Michigan Laws 600.6081 – Civil arrest; bail; bond; forfeiture; release
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(1) If, within the time prescribed in subsection (1) of section 6080, the judgment debtor is not discharged, and fails to surrender himself for commitment, his bail is forfeited and the judgment creditor shall have satisfaction out of such bail.
(2) If, within the time prescribed in subsection (5) of section 6079, the judgment debtor is not discharged and fails to pay the judgment, interest and costs, his bond is forfeited and the judgment creditor shall have satisfaction out of such bond.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.6081
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- judgment: as used in this act , includes decree. See Michigan Laws 600.112
(3) Bail is released by the release of the judgment or upon the surrender of the judgment debtor for commitment within the prescribed period.
(4) Bond is released by the release of a judgment or upon the payment of the judgment, interest and costs, within the prescribed period.