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764.27a – Juvenile taken into custody or detained; prohibitions; confinement of juvenile in county jail; other confinement; credit for time served | Michigan Law

Learn about Michigan laws on juvenile detention, including restrictions on confinement in adult facilities and conditions for juveniles awaiting trial.

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764.27a – Juvenile taken into custody or detained; prohibitions; confinement of juvenile in county jail; other confinement; credit for time served

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 764.27a

Summary

Michigan law prohibits most juveniles from being confined in adult facilities like jails or prisons while awaiting trial, with specific exceptions for certain felony cases in Detroit and other jurisdictions. When confinement in adult facilities is permitted, juveniles must be held separately from adults. The law also addresses conditions for detention and the circumstances under which juveniles can be placed in adult detention facilities.

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In simple terms: Learn about Michigan laws on juvenile detention, including restrictions on confinement in adult facilities and conditions for juveniles awaiting trial.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.