officer" defined.
Sec. 199.
(1) A person who knowingly or willfully conceals or harbors for the purpose of concealment
from a peace officer a person who has escaped or is escaping from lawful custody in violation
of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93
days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(2) A person who knowingly or willfully conceals or harbors for the purpose of concealment
from a peace officer a person who is the subject of 1 or more of the following is guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more
than $500.00, or both:
(a) An arrest warrant for a misdemeanor.
(b) A bench warrant in a civil case other than a civil infraction under the Michigan vehicle
code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923.
(c) A bench warrant in a criminal case if the underlying crime charged is a misdemeanor.
(3) A person who knowingly or willfully conceals or harbors for the purpose of concealment
from a peace officer a person who is the subject of 1 or more of the following is guilty of a
felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than
$5,000.00, or both:
(a) An arrest warrant for a felony.
(b) A bench warrant in a criminal case if the underlying crime charged is a felony.
(4) As used in this section, "peace officer" means that term as defined in section 215.§ 750.199Concealing or harboring person who has escaped; violation; penalties; "peace
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