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PROBATE CODE OF 1939 (EXCERPT)
Act 288 of 1939
Chapter XIIA
JURISDICTION, PROCEDURE, AND DISPOSITION INVOLVING MINORS

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 712A.1SectionDefinitions; proceedings not as criminal proceedings; construction of chapter.
Section 712A.2SectionAuthority and jurisdiction of court.
Section 712A.2aSectionContinuing jurisdiction beyond maximum age; voluntary foster care; extended guardianship assistance; jurisdiction over juvenile committing certain violations; juvenile under jurisdiction of department of corrections; definitions.
Section 712A.2bSectionViolation of vehicle code or corresponding ordinance; procedure.
Section 712A.2cSectionCourt order authorizing apprehension of juvenile; contents of order; interference with execution of order; penalty.
Section 712A.2dSectionJuvenile to be tried as adult; designation by prosecuting attorney or court; factors; probable cause hearing; setting case for trial; proceedings as criminal proceedings; disposition or imposition of sentence; "specified juvenile violation" defined.
Section 712A.2d.amendedSectionJuvenile to be tried as adult; designation by prosecuting attorney or court; factors; probable cause hearing; setting case for trial; proceedings as criminal proceedings; disposition or imposition of sentence; "specified juvenile violation" defined.
Section 712A.2eSectionWaiver of jurisdiction over civil infractions; agreement.
Section 712A.2fSectionJurisdiction over juvenile; placement of case on consent calendar; maintenance in nonpublic manner; conduct of consent calendar conference; issuance of written consent calendar case plan; order of disposition in case while on consent calendar; completion of consent calendar case plan; closure of case; consent calendar not in best interest of juvenile or public; use of statements; report of successful completion; record.
Section 712A.2f.amendedSectionJurisdiction over juvenile; placement of case on consent calendar; maintenance in nonpublic manner; conduct of consent calendar conference; issuance of written consent calendar case plan; order of disposition in case while on consent calendar; completion of consent calendar case plan; closure of case; consent calendar not in best interest of juvenile or public; use of statements; report of successful completion; record.
Section 712A.3SectionCriminal charge against person under age 17 for offense occurring before October 1, 2021 or age 18 for offense occurring on or after October 1, 2021; transfer of case to family division of circuit court.
Section 712A.3aSectionPrior order of another court affecting child's welfare; notice, filing, service, disclosure.
Section 712A.4SectionWaiver of jurisdiction when child of 14 or older accused of felony.
Section 712A.4.amendedSectionWaiver of jurisdiction when child of 14 or older accused of felony.
Section 712A.5SectionJurisdiction over juvenile after 19 years of age.
Section 712A.6SectionJurisdiction; adults.
Section 712A.6aSectionHearing; attendance by parent or guardian required; exception; failure to attend.
Section 712A.6bSectionOrder affecting nonparent adult.
Section 712A.7SectionJuvenile division of probate court; register of probate; appointment, duties, salary.
Section 712A.8SectionCounty agent; creation of office; duties; assistants.
Section 712A.9SectionProbation officers; appointment, compensation, duties; notification to social welfare office.
Section 712A.9aSectionProbation.
Section 712A.10SectionDesignation of probation officer or county agent as referee; duties of referee.
Section 712A.11SectionPreliminary inquiry; petition; effect of juvenile attaining eighteenth birthday; biometric data; amendment of petition or other court record; offer of court services.
Section 712A.12SectionExamination of child; hearing; summons.
Section 712A.13SectionService of summons.
Section 712A.13aSectionDefinitions; petition; release of juvenile; order removing abusive person from home; placement of child; foster care; conditions; duty of court to inform parties; criminal record check and central registry clearance; family-like setting; parenting time; siblings; joint placement; visitation or other contact; review and modification of orders and plans; release of information; information included with order; "abuse" defined.
Section 712A.13bSectionChange in foster care placement.
Section 712A.14SectionOfficers or county agent authorized to take child into custody; notice; jail or detention facility; release of child; preliminary hearing; order; placement of child; foster care home services.
Section 712A.14aSectionImmediate removal of child without court order; conditions; placement order pending preliminary hearing; issuance of placement order by designated judge or referee; "officer" defined.
Section 712A.14bSectionEx parte order authorizing immediate protective custody of child.
Section 712A.15SectionDetention of child pending hearing; release of child; petition; limitation on custody of child pending hearing; detention in secure facility, cell, or other secure area designed to incarcerate adults; exception.
Section 712A.15.amendedSectionDetention of child pending hearing; detention screening tool; release of child; petition; limitation on custody of child pending hearing; detention in secure facility, cell, or other secure area designed to incarcerate adults; exception.
Section 712A.16SectionDetention and care of juvenile.
Section 712A.16.amendedSectionDetention and care of juvenile.
Section 712A.16aSectionRepealed. 1963, Act 214, Imd. Eff. May 17, 1963.
Section 712A.17SectionHearing; informality; adjournment; transcript; jury; giving security for appearance of juvenile; appearance by prosecuting attorney; legal consultant or legal representation; admitting foster care review board member to hearing; closing hearing to members of general public; “juvenile witness” defined.
Section 712A.17aSectionHearing; record; transcription.
Section 712A.17bSectionDefinitions; proceedings to which section applicable; use of dolls or mannequins; support person; notice; videorecorded statement; shielding of witness; videorecorded deposition; special arrangements to protect welfare of witness; section additional to other protections or procedures; violation as misdemeanor; penalty.
Section 712A.17cSectionAdvising child or respondent of right to attorney; appointment of attorney; waiver; appointment of lawyer-guardian ad litem; costs; service until discharged by court; assistance to court.
Section 712A.17dSectionLawyer-guardian ad litem; powers and duties.
Section 712A.18SectionOrders of disposition; reimbursement; guidelines; restitution; condition of probation; revocation or alteration of terms and conditions; community service; biometric data; fingerprints; report to department of state police; payment of assessment; registration of juvenile provided in MCL 28.721 to 28.730; release from placement in juvenile boot camp; imposition of sentence in county jail facility; violation of personal protection order; costs; remission of payment.
Section 712A.18.amendedSectionOrders of disposition; reimbursement; guidelines; restitution; condition of probation; revocation or alteration of terms and conditions; community service; biometric data; fingerprints; risk and needs assessment; report to department of state police; registration of juvenile provided in MCL 28.721 to 28.730; release from placement in juvenile boot camp; imposition of sentence in county jail facility; violation of personal protection order.
Section 712A.18aSectionPlacement or commitment of ward of the court to out-of-state institutions.
Section 712A.18bSectionReimbursement order; failure to comply, contempt of court; assignment of wages.
Section 712A.18cSectionRetention of jurisdiction of child committed under MCL 712A.18(1)(e); effective date of subsection (2); annual review; release of child.
Section 712A.18dSectionJuvenile committed under MCL 712A.18(1)(e); review hearing; burden of proof; determination; notice; legal counsel; costs; commitment reports; section nonapplicable to juvenile convicted of crime under chapter.
Section 712A.18eSectionApplication for entry of order setting aside adjudication; filing; contents; hearing; submitting copy of application and fingerprints; report; serving copy of application on attorney general and prosecuting attorney; contesting application; notice to victim; definitions; hearing; affidavits; proofs; entry of order; setting aside adjudication as privilege and conditional; effect of entering order; sending copy of order to arresting agency and department of state police; nonpublic record of order and record; availability of nonpublic record; fee; exemption from disclosure; divulging, using, or publishing information as misdemeanor.
Section 712A.18fSectionReport; preparation and contents of case service plan; order of disposition; updating and revising case service plan; rules; review by child's physician in case of abuse and neglect; testimony.
Section 712A.18gSectionCommitment under MCL 712A.18(1)(e).
Section 712A.18hSectionCommitment to department of corrections prohibited; exception.
Section 712A.18iSectionDelay in sentencing.
Section 712A.18jSectionEscape by juvenile from facility or residence; notification; “escape” defined.
Section 712A.18kSectionDNA identification profiling; providing samples for chemical testing; assessment; forwarding to department of state police; definitions.
Section 712A.18lSectionEvaluation of juvenile for psychiatric or psychological treatment; court order.
Section 712A.18mSectionPayment of costs; minimum amounts; disposition; definitions.
Section 712A.18nSectionCompetency of juvenile; presumption; order to determine competency during proceeding; record.
Section 712A.18oSectionCompetency evaluation; conduct by qualified forensic mental health examiner; expert witness; additional evaluations at party's expense; conduct in least restrictive environment.
Section 712A.18pSectionProviding information relating to competency; submission of report by qualified forensic mental health examiner; extension; copies of report to be provided to certain individuals.
Section 712A.18qSectionCompetency hearing.
Section 712A.18rSectionCompetency evaluations; self-incrimination; evidence or statements inadmissible in proceeding determining responsibility; sealing reports; order to open reports; purposes; confidentiality; disclosure.
Section 712A.18sSectionCourt finding that juvenile may be restored to competency in foreseeable future; restoration order; renewal; report that substantial probability that juvenile will remain incompetent; actions of court; order to provide treatment; report from entity providing services; duties of court; record.
Section 712A.18tSectionAutomatic expungements; exceptions; notification; nonpublic record; disclosure; violation; misdemeanor; implementation.
Section 712A.19SectionTermination of cause; supplemental order of disposition; review hearing; notice of review hearing; factors to be reviewed; modification of case service plan; determination as to placement; order; determination as to review; issuance of order without hearing; agency report and other information as evidence; access; concurrent efforts to reunify child with family.
Section 712A.19aSectionPermanency planning hearing; conditions; time limitation; reunion of child and family not required; purpose; obtaining child's views regarding permanency plan; consideration of out-of-state placement; notice; statement; return of child to parent; noncompliance with case service plan; other conditions as evidence; termination of parental rights to child; exceptions; alternative placement plans; powers and appointment of guardian; information considered as evidence; revocation or termination of guardianship.
Section 712A.19bSectionTermination of parental rights to child; petition; hearing; record; findings; opinion or order; notice of hearing; suspension of parenting time; grounds for termination; "concerned person" defined.
Section 712A.19cSectionReview hearing of child's placement after termination of parental rights; appointment of guardian; applicability of section.
Section 712A.20SectionTemporary or permanent custody.
Section 712A.21SectionPetition for rehearing; affirming, modifying, or setting aside order; conduct of rehearing; order for supplemental disposition; applicability of section to criminal proceeding; “interested person” construed.
Section 712A.22SectionAnnual report.
Section 712A.23SectionUse of evidence against juvenile.
Section 712A.24SectionPlacement in institutions; summary of information; conveyance of child; progress report.
Section 712A.25SectionPayment of expenses.
Section 712A.26SectionContempt of court; punishment.
Section 712A.27SectionQuarters, equipment and supplies for use of juvenile division.
Section 712A.28SectionCase records; opening records; order in respect to payments by parent; copy; publicizing action taken against parents or adult; administration of court; reports; form; copies; definitions.
Section 712A.28.amendedSectionCase records; opening records; order in respect to payments by parent; copy; publicizing action taken against parents or adult; administration of court; reports; form; definitions.
Section 712A.29SectionAllocation and application of money collected; “victim payment” defined.
Section 712A.29.amendedSectionAllocation and application of money collected; "crime victim payment" defined.
Section 712A.29a.addedSectionReimbursement or collection of fines, fees, and costs; prohibition.
Section 712A.30Section“Offense” and “victim” defined; order of restitution.
Section 712A.31SectionDetermining amount of restitution; factors in disposition report; disclosure of matters described in subsection (1); burden of demonstrating amount or type of restitution.
Section 712A.32SectionOrder to appear for identification; notice of right to attorney; appointment of attorney.
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