juvenile offenders

The measures — signed into law Thursday — take aim at reforming the state's juvenile justice system and correcting some of the critiques against it.

Those in favor say juvenile offenders should have a chance at "rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption." But prosecuting attorneys from around the state, including some in northern Michigan, have concerns.

Legislation was introduced in both the state House and Senate that would abolish life without parole for juveniles under 19 years old — aligning Michigan with the nearly decade-old national precedent.

Eligible applicants include nonprofits, private and public agencies, Native American tribes and universities – specifically in communities with 75,000 people or less.

Young people in the juvenile justice system who need long-term mental health care often find there are not enough resources to handle them. That can leave children and families feeling confused and alone.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Wednesday to create a task force to look for ways to dramatically overhaul juvenile justice in Michigan.

Starting in October 2021, 17-year-olds will no longer automatically be treated as adults in Michigan’s criminal justice system. Michigan will join the…

The governor will now have to decide if the criminal justice system should stop automatically treating 17-year-olds as adults.A bipartisan package of…

Bills that would raise the age of the juvenile court’s jurisdiction from 17 to 18-years-old are one step closer to the governor’s desk.It means that…

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