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MI HB4959
Bill
Status
10/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Heise
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AI Summary
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Raises the age threshold for juvenile confinement protections from under 16 years to under 18 years of age.
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Prohibits placement of children under 18 in cells or confinement areas with one or more adults charged with or convicted of crimes.
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Prohibits transporting children under 18 in vehicles with adults charged with or convicted of crimes.
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Requires all cases involving commitment or trial of children under 18 for crimes or misdemeanors to be heard separately and apart from trials of other criminal cases.
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Establishes that violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor; effective October 1, 2018, contingent upon enactment of House Bills 4957 and 4958.
Legislative Description
Corrections; alternatives; restrict placement of youth under 18 during confinement, trial, or transport; prohibit placement with adults during confinement, trial, or transport. Amends sec. 139 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.139). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4957'15, HB 4958'15
Juveniles: criminal procedure
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary
4/28/2016