2017 Senate Bill 438 / Public Act 164

Require certification of specialty courts to require drug treatment courts

Introduced in the Senate

June 7, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-26)

To require “veterans courts” to be certified by the state court administrative office. These courts use a non-adversarial process to impose treatment requirements and restrictions on veterans who commit crimes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 15, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 12, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 12, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

Oct. 17, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 26, 2017

Passed in the House 100 to 6 (details)

To require “veterans courts” to be certified by the state court administrative office. These courts use a non-adversarial process to impose treatment requirements and restrictions on veterans who commit crimes.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 9, 2017