2015 Senate Bill 251 / 2016 Public Act 185

Establish less formal court procedures for some juvenile crimes

Introduced in the Senate

April 14, 2015

Introduced by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To establish a parallel court “consent calendar” process for criminal cases involving juveniles that are not serious enough warrant removing the juvenile from parental custody, but only if the parents or guardian and the prosecutor agree. Procedures for such cases would be less formal than for regular criminal cases, and access to case records would be restricted.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 30, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

May 14, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 14, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 24, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 9, 2016

Passed in the House 105 to 4 (details)

To establish a parallel court “consent calendar” process for criminal cases involving juveniles that are not serious enough warrant removing the juvenile from parental custody, but only if the parents or guardian and the prosecutor agree. Procedures for such cases would be less formal than for regular criminal cases, and access to case records would be restricted.

Received in the Senate

June 9, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 20, 2016