MI HB4294

Allows courts to assign individuals aged 17-20 who plead guilty to criminal offenses to "youthful trainee" status without entering a conviction judgment, with the individual's consent.

Prohibits youthful trainee assignment for felonies with life imprisonment maximum, major controlled substance offenses, traffic offenses, and certain sexual assault and criminal sexual conduct violations under Michigan Penal Code sections 520b-520e.

Denies youthful trainee status to individuals with prior convictions for sex offenses requiring registration under the Sex Offenders Registration Act and requires those charged with such listed offenses to prove by clear and convincing evidence they are unlikely to commit further listed offenses.

Bars youthful trainee assignment if the offense involved aggravating factors specified in Michigan Penal Code sections 520b(1)(a)-(h), 520c(1)(a)-(l), 520d(1)(b)-(e), and 520e(1)(b)-(f).

Permits courts to assign youthful trainee status to an individual multiple times regardless of prior assignments to that status.