Juveniles: crimes; transportation of juvenile who commits a crime with an adult; clarify. Amends sec. 16 of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.16).
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill clarifies the rules regarding the transportation of juveniles who commit crimes with adults. Specifically, it allows for the transportation of a juvenile 16 years of age or older with an adult if certain conditions are met, including the adult being under 25, both being taken into custody for the same offense or vehicle, and the juvenile being separated from the adult as soon as possible. The bill also addresses the placement of juveniles in detention facilities and foster care homes.
Key provisions
- Allows transportation of juveniles 16 or older with adults under specific conditions (age of adult, same offense, vehicle, separation)
- Specifies that juveniles under 18 cannot be confined in police stations or prisons.
- Permits temporary detention in a jail for juveniles over 17 years old in a separate room.
- Outlines options for juvenile placement, including foster care homes and child caring institutions.
- Clarifies the role of county boards of commissioners in providing for juvenile care.
- Prohibits the court from placing juveniles in foster care homes under section 2(b) of the chapter.
- Establishes procedures for paying boarding costs for juveniles temporarily detained.
- Details the operational direction of juvenile detention homes.
Who is affected
- Juveniles under 18 years of age
- Adults (specifically those transporting juveniles)
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