Defer criminal proceedings in domestic violence cases and place the individual on probation. Upon fullfillment of conditions of probation, the court will dismiss the proceedings against the person.
OTHER CHANGES TO MCL 769.4A UNDER SENATE BILL 257 OF 2019/ACT NO. 115
Sec. 4a (4) Discharge and dismissal under this section shall MUST be without adjudication of guilt and is not a conviction for purposes of this section or for purposes of disqualifications or disabilities imposed by law upon conviction of a crime...
Sec. 4a (7) if the record of proceedings as to the defendant is deferred under this section, the record of proceedings during the period of deferral shall MUST be closed to public inspection.
