MI SB1551

Establishes procedures for individuals admitted to drug treatment courts, requiring acceptance of guilty pleas (or admission of responsibility for juveniles) based on pending criminal charges.

Allows courts to either withhold judgment of guilt for non-traffic offenses eligible for discharge and dismissal upon program completion, or enter judgment for traffic offenses or ineligible cases.

Permits courts to defer proceedings or proceed to sentencing per agreement with prosecutors, placing participants on probation with terms determined by the court and drug treatment program requirements.

Requires drug treatment courts to maintain jurisdiction over participants until final disposition but not longer than the probation period, and allows courts to obtain jurisdiction over parents/guardians of juvenile participants.

Mandates the Department of State Police retain nonpublic records of arrests and diversions, making them available to courts, law enforcement, and corrections agencies for specific purposes including employment determinations and verification of prior diversion program participation.