MI HB4625

Amends juvenile diversion law to require risk screening tools and mental health screening tools be conducted on minors before diversion decisions are made, except for minors accused of specified juvenile violations or under current juvenile justice system supervision.

Prohibits diversion for minors accused or charged with specified juvenile violations, defined as violations under the probate code or specific Michigan Penal Code sections (MCL 750.82, 750.321, 750.397, 750.520c).

Requires screening tools to be research-based, nationally validated, and comply with guidelines created by the state court administrative office under supreme court supervision.

Mandates law enforcement officials or court intake workers file diversion information with the court including the minor's identity, the alleged offense, the diversion decision, compliance status, and results of screening tools conducted.

Restricts use of diversion records to decisions about diverting minors only and makes screening results inadmissible in any adjudicatory hearing; violators face up to 180 days imprisonment, $1,000 fine, or both; effective October 1, 2024, contingent on Senate Bill 418 being enacted.