769.1 – Authority and power of court; crimes for which juvenile to be sentenced as adult; fingerprints as condition to sentencing; hearing at juvenile's sentencing; determination; criteria; waiver; violation of MCL 333.7403; statement on record; transcript; reimbursement provision in order of commitment; disposition of collections; order to intercept tax refunds and initiate offset proceedings; notice; order directed to person responsible for juvenile's support; hearing; copy of order; retention of jurisdiction over juvenile; annual review; examination of juvenile's annual report; forwarding report | Michigan Law
Michigan law permits sentencing juveniles as adults for serious crimes, with procedures for hearings, waivers, and enforcement measures outlined in MCL 769.1.
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769.1 – Authority and power of court; crimes for which juvenile to be sentenced as adult; fingerprints as condition to sentencing; hearing at juvenile's sentencing; determination; criteria; waiver; violation of MCL 333.7403; statement on record; transcript; reimbursement provision in order of commitment; disposition of collections; order to intercept tax refunds and initiate offset proceedings; notice; order directed to person responsible for juvenile's support; hearing; copy of order; retention of jurisdiction over juvenile; annual review; examination of juvenile's annual report; forwarding report
Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 769.1
Summary
Michigan law allows courts to sentence juveniles as adults for certain serious crimes, including murder, arson, and conspiracy. The law outlines procedures for sentencing, including fingerprinting, hearings, and criteria for waiver, as well as provisions for review and support order enforcement.
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In simple terms: Michigan law permits sentencing juveniles as adults for serious crimes, with procedures for hearings, waivers, and enforcement measures outlined in MCL 769.1.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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