Juveniles: juvenile justice services; juvenile justice residential per diem rates; modify. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 117k.
Impact
The primary impact of HB 4632 centers around the efficiency and adaptability of juvenile justice services in Michigan. By allowing the department to modify rates and service agreements based on real-time needs, the bill seeks to enhance responsiveness to issues such as bed shortages and staff retention. This approach intends to ensure that juveniles receive adequate care and services despite potential fluctuations in funding or service demand, thereby maintaining the integrity of the juvenile justice system.
Summary
House Bill 4632 proposes amendments to the Michigan Social Welfare Act (1939 PA 280) by introducing a new section 117k. This bill grants the department involved in juvenile justice the authority to adjust the residential per diem rates that are applicable to services for juvenile offenders. The adjustments can be made as necessary, provided that they remain within the confines of the budget appropriated for that year. This flexibility aims to address financial concerns regarding service provision and operational costs within the juvenile justice system.
Contention
While the bill aims to improve the operational framework of juvenile justice services, it might also raise concerns regarding the potential for inconsistent funding and service quality. By shifting some decision-making authority to the department regarding financial adjustments, stakeholders may voice their worries about accountability and transparency. Critics could argue that loosened controls might lead to disparities in service levels across different regions or a lack of sufficient oversight on how funds are allocated and subjectively reallocated according to changing priorities.
Juveniles: juvenile justice services; residential reimbursement; allow department to adjust rates and change provider agreements. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 117k.
Juveniles: juvenile justice services; certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1988 PA 13 (MCL 722.829).
Juveniles: juvenile justice services; certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1988 PA 13 (MCL 722.829).
Juveniles: juvenile justice services; certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1988 PA 13 (MCL 722.829).
Courts: family division; use of risk and needs assessment for juveniles in the juvenile justice system before disposition; require. Amends sec. 18, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'23
Courts: family division; use of risk and needs assessment for juveniles in the juvenile justice system before disposition; require. Amends sec. 18, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4624'23
Juveniles: criminal procedure; concurrent jurisdiction over juveniles on military installations; provide for. Amends sec. 2, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.2).