MI HB5868

Removes the prohibition that excludes violent offenders from drug treatment court eligibility, allowing courts to consider them on a case-by-case basis.

Requires drug treatment courts to conduct preadmission screening and evaluation assessments that include criminal history review, risk assessment, substance abuse evaluation, special needs review, and family assessment for juveniles.

Changes statutory language from "shall" to "must" in sections describing preadmission assessments and confidentiality protections.

Maintains confidentiality of preadmission screening information and exempts it from freedom of information disclosure, except when information reveals criminal acts other than personal drug use.

Authorizes courts to request criminal history information from the Department of State Police law enforcement information network to determine admission eligibility and assess prior drug court participation.