Section 554.841 - Reproduction of public records; certified copy of document as prima facie evidence. - Michigan Statutes

LIVING CARE DISCLOSURE ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 440 of 1976

554.841 Reproduction of public records; certified copy of document as prima facie evidence.

Sec. 41.

(1) Upon request and at reasonable charges as it prescribes, the bureau shall furnish to a person a reproduction pursuant to the records media act, certified under the seal of office if requested, of a document that is retained as a matter of public record, except that it shall not charge or collect a fee for a reproduction of a document furnished to a public officer for use in his or her official capacity.

(2) In a judicial proceeding or prosecution, a certified copy is prima facie evidence of the contents of the document certified and may be used for all purposes in place of the original.

History: 1976, Act 440, Eff. July 1, 1977 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 193, Imd. Eff. Oct. 5, 1992
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of statutory authority, powers, duties, and functions of the corporations, securities and land development bureau to the office of financial and insurance services by type III transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2000-2, compiled at MCL 445.2003 of the Michigan compiled laws.