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771.14a – Inquiry and report before sentencing juvenile; disclosures; exemptions; review of report; challenges or responses to challenges; finding; amendment of report; copy of report and attachments; report additional to presentence investigation report | Michigan Law

Michigan law mandates juvenile sentencing reports, confidentiality exemptions, and review procedures to ensure fair juvenile sentencing.

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771.14a – Inquiry and report before sentencing juvenile; disclosures; exemptions; review of report; challenges or responses to challenges; finding; amendment of report; copy of report and attachments; report additional to presentence investigation report

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 771.14a

Summary

This law requires a juvenile's antecedents, character, and circumstances to be reported before sentencing, with provisions for confidentiality and review. It allows parties to challenge the report's accuracy or relevance and mandates court procedures for exemptions and amendments. The goal is to ensure a fair and informed sentencing process for juveniles.

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In simple terms: Michigan law mandates juvenile sentencing reports, confidentiality exemptions, and review procedures to ensure fair juvenile sentencing.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.