MI SB1552

Prohibits adoptive or natural parents from taking or retaining a child for more than 24 hours with intent to detain or conceal the child from another parent or legal guardian with custody rights under a court order.

Makes violation of the prohibition a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year and 1 day, or a fine of not more than $2,000, or both.

Allows courts to order convicted parents to make restitution to the other parent, legal guardian, or adoptive parents for financial expenses incurred in locating and returning the child.

Permits first-time offenders with no prior convictions for related kidnapping offenses to receive deferred proceedings and probation without entering a judgment of guilt, with possible dismissal upon successful completion of probation terms.

Establishes complete defense if parent proves actions were taken to protect the child from immediate threat of physical or mental harm, abuse, or neglect.