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MI HB5482

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Gary Howell

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows violent offenders to be admitted to drug treatment courts if the drug court judge and prosecuting attorney consent, in consultation with any known victim in the case

  • Maintains existing requirements that individuals admitted to drug treatment courts must be dependent on or abusing drugs/alcohol and appropriate candidates for the program

  • Requires courts to find on the record that admitted individuals understand the consequences of drug court participation and agree to comply with all court orders and program requirements

  • Requires courts to determine that admitted individuals are not an unwarranted or substantial risk to public safety based on screening, assessment, or other information presented

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law

Legislative Description

Courts: drug court; eligibility to drug treatment courts; modify. Amends sec. 1066 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1066).

Courts: drug court

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/27/2021

10/28/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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