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MI HB4653
Bill
Status
5/24/2017
Primary Sponsor
Robert Kosowski
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AI Summary
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Changes the definition of "juvenile" in the Mental Health Code from a person less than 17 years of age to a person less than 18 years of age who is the subject of a delinquency petition.
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Maintains existing definitions of "competency evaluation," "competency hearing," and "incompetent to proceed" in the context of juvenile delinquency proceedings.
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Specifies that competency determinations for juveniles are based on age-appropriate norms and assess a juvenile's rational understanding of proceedings and ability to consult with counsel.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Mental health; other; age of juvenile in disposition of persons found not guilty by reason of insanity; modify. Amends sec. 1060a of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.2060a).
Juveniles: criminal procedure
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
11/28/2018