Bill > HB4629

This bill amends sections 15 and 16 of Chapter XIIA of the Michigan Compiled Laws to modify the detention of juveniles in certain circumstances. The key provisions include: 1. Establishing guidelines for when a juvenile may be detained pending a hearing, such as if their home conditions require immediate removal, if they have a record of failing to appear at proceedings, or if their alleged offenses are serious enough to endanger public safety. 2. Requiring the use of a detention screening tool before a juvenile can be detained in a secure facility, and prohibiting the use of statements or evidence obtained during the screening process in adjudicatory hearings. 3. Mandating that within 24 hours of being detained in a secure facility for violating a court order, a juvenile must be assessed by a mental health or substance abuse professional, and the court must then hold a hearing to determine if there is reasonable cause to believe the juvenile violated the order and the appropriate placement pending disposition. 4. Restricting the detention of juveniles in cells or secure areas designed for adult incarceration, with limited exceptions. The bill also clarifies the requirements for the detention and supervision of juveniles by county agencies and courts. It is tied to the enactment of Senate Bill 418 of the 102nd Legislature.

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http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4629