Michigan SB0831 requires parental consent for minors under 18 to be used as informants by law enforcement.
Michigan SB0831 mandates that law enforcement agencies obtain written parental consent before using minors under 18 as informants or participants in investigations. This applies to various law enforcement entities, including state police, local police departments, and university police. The bill defines "minor" as an individual under 18 and "law enforcement participant" as someone aiding in crime prevention or enforcement. If a minor is used without consent, the parent or guardian can seek a court order and damages. The law does not apply to emancipated minors.
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