MI HB5745

Expands definitions in family court law to include "qualified juvenile forensic mental health examiner" and "qualified restoration provider" to support competency evaluations for juveniles in delinquency proceedings.

Allows mental health professionals other than psychiatrists or psychologists to conduct juvenile competency evaluations if they complete a department-endorsed training program, effective September 28, 2014.

Extends court jurisdiction over juveniles in foster care cases for 2 years beyond the maximum age of jurisdiction, with exceptions for voluntary foster care agreements and extended guardianship assistance cases.

Permits court jurisdiction to continue until age 21 for juveniles adjudicated for serious offenses including sexual assault, child abuse, and drug-related crimes under specified Michigan penal code and public health code sections.

Applies extended jurisdictional provisions to persons age 18 and older when proceedings were commenced while they were minors and the court retains continuing jurisdiction.