HB 6155 Summary

• Establishes sex trade solicitation prevention courts in Michigan district courts and juvenile/family division circuit courts as an alternative to traditional criminal prosecution for individuals charged with sex trade-related offenses.

• Requires courts adopting such programs to enter into a memorandum of understanding with prosecutors, criminal defense representatives, and treatment providers detailing each party's role and responsibilities.

• Permits eligible individuals to participate in court-supervised treatment programs with potential discharge and dismissal of charges upon successful completion, subject to completion of preadmission screening and evaluation.

• Excludes violent offenders and individuals with prior sex trade solicitation convictions or felonies from program eligibility; participants must plead guilty and waive certain legal rights including speedy trial and right to preliminary examination.

• Requires courts to provide participants with counseling, education, and treatment addressing sex addiction, mental health, substance abuse, human trafficking awareness, and anger management, with data collection and reporting to the State Court Administrative Office for program evaluation.