MI HB4947

Increases the age of juvenile court jurisdiction from under 17 years to under 18 years of age for delinquency proceedings.

Modifies transfer procedures so cases involving youth under 18 at the time of offense must be transferred from other courts to family division of circuit court without delay.

Expands the definition of "qualified juvenile forensic mental health examiner" to include mental health professionals other than psychiatrists or psychologists who complete an endorsed training program, provided they meet specified competency evaluation requirements.

Establishes that court's jurisdiction continues beyond the juvenile's 18th birthday if a petition was filed before that date, allowing the court to complete proceedings.

Changes biometric data collection procedures from fingerprinting to broader "biometric data" collection requirements under 1925 PA 289.

Bill is contingent on enactment of HB 4948, 4949, 4950, 4951, 4952, 4953, 4954, and 4964 in the 98th Legislature; effective October 1, 2018.