2004 House Bill 5648 / Public Act 102

Allow waiver of certain court costs for juvenile violators

Introduced in the House

March 16, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Jim Howell (R-94)

To allow a court to waive certain court costs for juvenile violators if the amount would impose a manifest hardship on the juvenile or his or her immediate family.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 18, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 25, 2004

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Howell (R-94)

To clarify certain technical requirements in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To allow a court to waive certain court costs for juvenile violators if the amount would impose a manifest hardship on the juvenile or his or her immediate family.

Received in the Senate

March 30, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 29, 2004

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 29, 2004

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 13, 2004