CONTENT

The bill would amend the Youth Rehabilitation Services Act to provide that, if a State ward escaped from a facility or residence in which he or she had been placed, the person having responsibility for maintaining custody of the State ward at the time of the escape immediately would have to notify all of the following of the escape or cause all of the following to be notified:

-- If the escape occurred in a city, village, or township, the police department of the city, village, or township.

-- The sheriff department of the county in which the escape occurred.

-- The Department of State Police post having jurisdiction over the area in which the escape occurred.

“Escape” would mean to leave without lawful authority or fail to return to custody when required. The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bills 1027 and 1028.

Proposed MCL 803.306a Legislative Analyst: P. Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT

The bills could have a minimal indeterminate impact on State government. The Family Independence Agency has indicated that notifying law enforcement agencies following the escape of a State ward is currently being done. If this is not a current practice, however, State delinquency services facilities or the contracted agencies with which the wards are placed would incur a minimal increase in administrative costs for contacts made to the law enforcement representatives.

Date Completed: 5-16-96 Fiscal Analyst: C. Cole

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.