MINOR: DEFINITION, RECORD DESTRUCTION S.B. 95 (S-1):
SUMMARY OF SUBSTITUTE BILL
IN COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 95 (Substitute S-1)
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.
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.