2013 House Bill 5049 / Public Act 225

Revise “veteran’s court” detail

Introduced in the House

Oct. 2, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Sam Singh (D-69)

To establish that if a defendant in a “veteran’s treatment” specialty court authorized by a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2011-HB-5162">2012</a> does not meet the conditions and terms imposed by the court then the record of the proceedings would become a public record. These courts adjudicate offenses related to alcohol and drug use, which can include traffic and other violations.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 3, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 17, 2013

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 22, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 14, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 11, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish that if a defendant in a “veteran’s treatment” specialty court authorized by a <A href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2011-HB-5162">2012</A> does not meet the conditions and terms imposed by the court then the record of the proceedings would become a public record. These courts adjudicate offenses related to alcohol and drug use, which can include traffic and other violations.

Received in the House

Dec. 12, 2013

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2013