Michigan House Bills No. 4987–4991
The Michigan legislature introduced a package of bills that would prohibit juvenile courts from assessing and collecting fines and fees from juveniles or their families. The bills eliminate diversion program costs for juveniles, court costs and attorney’s fees for juveniles, fees for court-ordered DNA assessment for juveniles, late fees for juveniles, and liability for fees for both juveniles and their parents.
You can access the bills here.
Primary sponsor(s): Reps. Kara Hope, Joe Tate, Bronna Kahle, Sarah Lightner and Julie Calley
Bill number: Michigan House Bills No. 4987–4991
Status: Pending
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