(1) Where the prosecuting attorney knows, or has reason to believe, that a penalty has been incurred within his county, or has been notified of such penalty by a township officer, he shall prosecute for such penalty without delay.
  (2) If the township supervisor has commenced a suit to recover such penalty, the prosecuting attorney shall, on request by such supervisor, attend to and conduct such suit on behalf of the plaintiff.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.4831

  • Penalty: includes fines, forfeitures, and forfeited recognizances. See Michigan Laws 600.4801
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.