Michigan is one of five states that treat 17-year-olds as adults in its criminal justice system. Legislative proposals pending in Lansing would change that. The bills would redefine “adult” to refer to people 18 years of age and older, bringing Michigan’s policies in line with most other states and federal laws that fix the age of legal adulthood at 18. The Michigan House of Representatives has introduced 16 bills addressing juvenile offenders and youth in prison.
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Source: ‘Raise the Age’ Proposals Pending in Lansing [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
