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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Reforming Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System

24 Jul 2026 10:04 a.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

Governor Whitmer signed two bills reforming Michigan's juvenile justice system, expanding indigent defense for youth and allowing data sharing for research, implementing recommendations from Lt. Governor Gilchrist's task force.

Politics and Government Law Enforcement General Politics State Governments Legal Social Issues Education Michigan Juvenile Justice Reform Governor Gretchen Whitmer Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist Indigent Defense Legislation Data Sharing Office of Michigan Governor