MI HB6529

Changes the age threshold for adult criminal contempt penalties in personal protection order violations from 17 years old to 18 years old.

Allows peace officers to arrest without a warrant individuals believed to be violating personal protection orders (PPOs) issued under MCL 600.2950, 600.2950a, or valid foreign protection orders.

Requires arrested individuals to be brought before family division circuit court within 24 hours, with a hearing on the alleged violation held within 72 hours unless extended by court order.

Sets criminal contempt penalties for adults 18 and older at up to 93 days imprisonment and/or a fine not exceeding $500; directs minors under 18 to dispositional alternatives under probate code MCL 712A.18.

Establishes that prosecuting attorneys shall prosecute contempt proceedings unless the protected party retains private counsel or the prosecutor determines the order was not violated or prosecution would not serve justice.