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What is the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) in Michigan?

May 9th, 2025
Posted By
Robert Elmen
The Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (“HYTA”) is a Michigan law that allows people aged 18 to 26 to avoid a permanent criminal record. When a young person receives HYTA classification and completes HYTA probation, the crimes they were charged with do… Read More
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Categories: Juvenile Justice
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Understanding the Michigan Juvenile Justice System

October 24th, 2024
Posted By
Robert Elmen
The Michigan legal system treats juveniles differently than adults when they are involved in criminal proceedings. Juvenile cases are handled by the family division within each circuit court. Family court judges have more options for resolving juveni… Read More
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Categories: Juvenile Justice