MI HB4969

Removes exceptions that allowed juveniles to be confined in adult facilities, establishing a blanket prohibition on confining juveniles in police stations, jails, prisons, or similar facilities while awaiting trial.

Eliminates subsection (2) which previously allowed courts to order confinement of juveniles with problematic habits or conduct in separate areas of adult detention facilities.

Eliminates subsection (3) which previously allowed juveniles and individuals under 17 years of age charged with felonies in Detroit to be held in county jails pending trial.

Changes the age threshold from 17 to 18 years old for court authority to order alternative confinement arrangements for juveniles subject to detention.

Requires trial courts to grant credit against sentences for time served in juvenile facilities before sentencing when a person was confined due to inability to furnish bond.

Takes effect October 1, 2018.