Modifies presumption of admissibility for juvenile self-incriminating responses obtained through deceptive police practices.

The bill amends Michigan law to presume involuntariness and inadmissibility of a juvenile's self-incriminating responses obtained through deceptive police practices. This presumption applies to statements made on or after January 1, 2027. The presumption can be overcome if the prosecution proves by clear and convincing evidence that the statement was voluntary, not made as a result of deception, and reliable. The bill also defines terms such as "qualified restoration provider" and "qualified juvenile forensic mental health examiner.

Modifies presumption of admissibility for juvenile self-incriminating responses obtained through deceptive police practices.

The bill amends Michigan law to presume involuntariness and inadmissibility of a juvenile's self-incriminating responses obtained through deceptive police practices. This presumption applies to statements made on or after January 1, 2027. The presumption can be overcome if the prosecution proves by clear and convincing evidence that the statement was voluntary, not made as a result of deception, and reliable. The bill also defines terms such as "qualified restoration provider" and "qualified juvenile forensic mental health examiner.