Michigan law Sections 750.139 and 750.140 set protections for children under 16, including restrictions on their confinement with adults, trial procedures, and prohibitions on exploiting children for certain vocations or immoral purposes. Violations of these provisions are considered misdemeanors. The law emphasizes the safety and proper treatment of minors involved in the criminal justice system and prohibits their exploitation.
Children under 16 cannot be placed in the same prison or cell with adults, nor be transported with adults charged or convicted of crimes, except in certain youth correctional facilities.
Yes, all cases involving children under 16 must be heard and decided separately from adult criminal cases.
Violating these provisions is considered a misdemeanor, which can result in criminal penalties.
Yes, it is illegal to employ or use children under 16 in activities like acrobatics, dancing, or begging for immoral purposes, and such acts are prohibited by law.