General loitering ordinances are largely unenforceable after Kolender v. Lawson, but Wayne County cities still prohibit loitering with specific intent like prostitution, drug solicitation, or trespassing on private property. Detroit and Dearborn enforce targeted loitering rules near schools and licensed premises.
Vague loitering bans were struck down decades ago, but Wayne County municipalities maintain narrowly-drawn ordinances prohibiting loitering for prostitution (MCL §750.448), drug activity, gambling, or panhandling at specific locations. Detroit Code 38-5-1 prohibits remaining on commercial property after refusal to leave by owner. School zone loitering by non-parents during dismissal hours is a misdemeanor in most cities. Sex offender residency restrictions prohibit loitering within 1,000 feet of schools or daycares for those on the registry. Officers must articulate specific suspicious behavior beyond mere presence to support an arrest.
Specific-intent loitering is typically a misdemeanor with fines up to $500 and possible 90-day jail time. School zone violations may carry felony enhancement for registered offenders.
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