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MI HB5482
Bill
Status
10/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Gary Howell
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AI Summary
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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
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Maintains existing requirements that individuals admitted to drug treatment courts must be dependent on or abusing drugs/alcohol and appropriate candidates for the program
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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
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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
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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