MI HB5213

Prohibits law enforcement agencies from using juveniles (individuals under 18 years old) as law enforcement participants or informants without first obtaining written consent from a parent or legal guardian, unless the juvenile is emancipated.

Defines "informant" as an individual used by law enforcement to provide information about another person for investigating crimes or state civil infractions, excluding voluntary crime reports unless law enforcement recontacts the individual for additional information.

Defines "law enforcement participant" as a non-officer individual used by law enforcement to directly participate in preventing crimes or enforcing laws.

Allows parents or legal guardians to obtain injunctive orders from circuit court prohibiting law enforcement agencies from using their juvenile child as a law enforcement participant or informant if proper consent was not obtained.

Requires law enforcement agencies to pay actual costs, attorney fees, and damages of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 to the parent or legal guardian if a court issues an order prohibiting the agency's use of the juvenile.