LegislationThe following bills are being considered during the 2010 Legislative Session. For more information, visit www.legislature.mi.gov or click on the links below to see MCCD's positions.
Consent Calendar: The Michigan Supreme Court is continuing to investigate the proper role of the consent calendar in juvenile proceedings, and has ordered a workgroup to develop, in the next six months, possible statutory change to accommodate the process.
Defines and creates guidelines to evaluate and address juvenile competency to proceed in delinquency hearings.
Introduced to Judiciary (7/14/09)
Prohibits juveniles under the age of 18 for being sentenced to life without the possibility of parole and revises parole eligibility for juveniles sentenced as adults.
Referred to Judiciary Committee (3/5/09)
Underage Drinking
Exempts minors seeking alcohol treatment for alcohol related offense.
Referred to judiciary (3/25/09)
Juvenile Crimes
Provides for fines for juveniles who commit certain crimes, as well as counseling for them and their parents.
Referred to Judiciary Committee (2/4/08)
Ensures that a child consults with a lawyer before waiving right to counsel.
Passed House Judiciary Committee (1/20/10)
DHS Budget
Sets DHS budget for 2009-2010.
Received by Senate and referred to Appropriations (9/9/09)
Effective January 1, 2010 Nokomis Challenge Center and remaining community juvenile justice centers are closed.
| 
