Section 801.301 Reimbursement for Medical Expenses Incurred by City for Prisoner; Cooperation by Prisoner Required; Violation; Penalty.

MI Comp L § 801.301 (2019) (N/A)
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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

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