C43 2024-04J: Waiver of Jurisdiction Over Civil Infractions Committed by Juveniles

IT IS ORDERED:

Pursuant to MCR 8.112(B), MCL 712A.2e, and MCL 600.8379(1), the 43rd Circuit Court and the 4th District Court enter into the following agreement which rescinds LAO C43 2019-02J and D04 2019-02J:

1. The circuit court waives jurisdiction over all civil infractions alleged to have been committed by juveniles within the geographic jurisdiction of the District Court, except minor in possession of alcohol (MCL 436.1703) civil infractions, minor in possession of marijuana (MCL 333.27965) civil infractions, and minor in possession of, attempting to purchase, or use of a vapor product (MCL 722.642(3)), alleged to have been committed by juveniles within the geographic jurisdiction of the district court.
2. Upon execution of this agreement, for those civil infractions in which the circuit court has waived its jurisdiction in Paragraph 1 above, the district court has jurisdiction over the juvenile in the same manner as if an adult had committed the civil infraction.
3. For those civil infractions in which the circuit court has waived its jurisdiction in Paragraph 1 above, the assessment and distribution of fines and costs shall be as if an adult had committed the civil infraction.
4. Copies of this administrative order shall be provided to all affected law enforcement agencies.
5. Any modifications are subject to approval by the State Court Administrative Office.

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