MI HB6469

Allows courts to defer prosecution and place minors under 18 on probation for first-time cyberbullying violations under MCL 750.411w(1)(a) or (b), without entering a judgment of guilt, with consent of the accused, prosecutor, and victim.

Courts must check Michigan State Police records to determine whether the accused has previously been convicted of cyberbullying or previously received deferred prosecution under this section before deferring charges.

Probation conditions may include mandatory counseling on violent behavior, no-contact orders, and jail time of up to 30 days (consecutive or nonconsecutive) as the court determines.

Court must enter judgment and proceed with normal prosecution if the accused commits another cyberbullying violation, violates counseling orders, or violates no-contact orders during the probation period.

Upon successful completion of probation, the case is dismissed without adjudication of guilt, and the discharge and dismissal are not considered a conviction; each individual may only receive this benefit once.