MINOR: DEFINITION, RECORD DESTRUCTION                                            S.B. 95 (S-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 95 (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor:  Senator Sylvia Santana

Committee:  Judiciary and Public Safety

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Juvenile Diversion Act to revise the definition of "minor" to refer to an individual less than 18, instead of 17, years of age. 

The Act allows certain minors to be diverted from family court and released to the custody of a parent, guardian, or custodian, or a placement that occurs when the minor and his or her parent, guardian, or custodian agree to work with a person or agency that will assist them. A minor's record kept under the Act must be destroyed within 28 days after he or she becomes 17 years of age. "Minor" means an individual less than 17 years of age.

Under the bill, "minor" would mean an individual less than 18, instead of 17, years of age. Additionally, the bill would require destruction of a minor's record within 28 days after he or she turned 18, instead of 17.

The bill would take effect on October 1, 2021.

MCL 722.822 & 722.828                                          Legislative Analyst:  Stephen Jackson

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  4-22-19                                              Fiscal Analyst:  Michael Siracuse

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.