REIMBURSEMENT OF CITIES FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES OR CARE OF PRISONERS
Act 14 of 1982
AN ACT to provide for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by cities in providing medical supplies for or medical treatment or attendance of prisoners in city jails; and to provide civil fines for a violation of this act.
History: 1982, Act 14, Imd. Eff. Feb. 25, 1982
The People of the State of Michigan enact:
801.301 Reimbursement for medical expenses incurred by city for prisoner; cooperation by prisoner required; violation; penalty.
Sec. 1.
(1) A city may seek reimbursement for expenses incurred in providing medical supplies and medical care and treatment for prisoners. If a city seeks reimbursement pursuant to this act, reimbursement shall be sought only in the following order:
(a) From the prisoner or person charged.
(b) From insurance companies, health care corporations, or other sources if the prisoner or person charged is covered by an insurance policy, a certificate issued by a health care corporation, or other source for those expenses.
(2) A prisoner in a city jail shall cooperate with the city in seeking reimbursement under subsection (1) for medical expenses incurred by the city for that prisoner.
(3) A prisoner who violates subsection (2) is subject to a civil fine of not more than $100.00 and may be required by the court to make restitution to the city in the amount of the medical expenses incurred for that prisoner by the city.
History: 1982, Act 14, Imd. Eff. Feb. 25, 1982
Rendered 8/15/2025 10:27 AM
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