HB4174

Juveniles: other; presumption of admissibility for a juvenile's self-incriminating responses obtained through deceptive police practices; modify. Amends sec. 1, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.1) & adds sec. 17e to ch. XIIA.

Introduced·3/6/25
Introduced Text

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.

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History

Mar 11, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/06/2025

Mar 6, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Dylan Wegela

Mar 6, 2025

House

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