MI SB1147

Replace "shall" with "must" throughout the statute for consistency in mandatory language requirements.

Change the maximum duration for court-ordered adjournments or continuances in child protective proceedings from indefinite to 28 days, requiring the court to state specific reasons on the record for any longer adjournment.

Update references from "family independence agency" to "department" to reflect current organizational naming.

Replace the previous subsection (7) provisions regarding closing hearings during witness testimony with new rules requiring hearings to be closed to the general public by default, with limited exceptions for individuals with party status or those granted written petition approval by the court finding proper interest.

Update cross-reference in criminal procedure provisions from MCL 768.36 to MCL 768.37.