Statutes

• Michigan Complied Laws 750.552 (Trespass on private property)
• Michigan Compiled Laws 750.552a (Unlawful dumping)
• Michigan Compiled Laws 750.382 (Trespass by destroying/damaging property)
• Michigan Compiled Laws 750.552b (Trespass of a state correctional facility)

Misdemeanor Trespass

Private property trespass: An individual who commits the following is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in county jail for a term not to exceed 30 days and/or a fine of $250.

Prohibited activities:

• Enter another person's property after being forbidden to do so by the owner.
• Remain on another person's property after having been notified to depart by the owner.
• Enter or remain on another's fenced or posted farm property without the owner's consent.

Unlawful Dumping: Any individual who dumps, or places any garbage or filth on another's property without consent.

Trespass by destroying/damaging property:

• Property value less than $200: Imprisonment of up to 93 days and/or a fine of not more than $500 or 3x the value of the destroyed/damaged property, whichever is greater.
• Property value $200 or more, but less than $1,000: Imprisonment for up to 1 year and/or a fine of not more than $2,000 or 3x the value of the destroyed/damaged property, whichever is greater.

Felony Trespass

Trespass by destroying/damaging property:

• Property value $1,000 or more, less than $20,000: Penalty is imprisonment for up to 5 years and/or a fine of not more than $10,000 or 3x the value of the destroyed/damaged property, whichever is greater.
• Property value $20,000 or more: Imprisonment for up to 10 years and/or a fine of not more than $15,000 or 3x the value of the destroyed/damaged property, whichever is greater.

Trespass of a state correctional facility: Punishable by imprisonment of up to 4 years and/or a fine of up to $2,000.

Possible Defenses

• Owner's consent
• Legal right to be on property
• Necessity