2018 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 722 - Children
Act 205 of 1956 THE PATERNITY ACT (722.711 - 722.730)
Section 722.722 False complaint; penalty.

Universal Citation: MI Comp L § 722.722 (2018)
722.722 False complaint; penalty.

Sec. 12.

Any person making a false complaint under this act as to identity of the father, or the aiding or abetting therein, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. This section shall not apply to an authorized official of the department of social services who in good faith filed a complaint under this act based upon information and belief.

History: 1956, Act 205, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 98, Eff. Mar. 30, 1973

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