HB 4525 Summary

• Prohibits admission to drug treatment court for individuals currently charged with or alleged to have committed first-degree murder, criminal sexual conduct (first, second, or third degree), or child sexually abusive activity.

• Bars admission for individuals previously convicted of or found responsible for first-degree murder or criminal sexual conduct in the first degree.

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

• Requires courts to complete a comprehensive preadmissions screening and evaluation assessment including criminal history review, risk assessment, substance abuse history, and special needs evaluation before admission.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with immediate effect ordered (effective August 20, 2024).