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MI SB0682
Bill
AI Summary
- Changes juvenile court records from open to the general public to confidential, effective January 1, 2021, restricting access to persons with a legitimate interest only
- Defines "persons having a legitimate interest" to include the juvenile, parents, guardians, counsel, department of human services, licensed child caring institutions, law enforcement, prosecutors, foster care review board members, Indian tribes (if applicable), and courts
- Maintains existing confidentiality for diversion records under the juvenile diversion act and for closed hearings under section 17
- Requires copies of court orders regarding parental payments to be mailed to the department of treasury, with restrictions on public release of actions against parents or adults unless found in contempt of court
- Effective date: March 24, 2021
Legislative Description
Juveniles: juvenile justice services; juvenile records; require to be confidential. Amends sec. 28, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.28).
Juveniles: criminal procedure
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0362'20
12/30/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary9/24/2020
Judiciary And Public Safety12/5/2019
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