This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure to improve the treatment of youthful trainees and the assessment of indigency for defendants. It requires courts to conduct an indigency assessment when a defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty, ensuring that indigent defendants are not burdened with additional costs beyond authorized fines. The bill mandates that youthful trainees committed to the Department of Corrections be placed in designated facilities if they are under 21 years of age and outlines conditions for probation, including the collection of supervision fees based on electronic monitoring. Notably, the bill stipulates that supervision fees must be waived for individuals deemed indigent and emphasizes that no one should be imprisoned for nonpayment of costs unless they have the means to pay and have not made a good-faith effort to do so.

Additionally, the bill introduces a probation supervision fee structure, setting fees at $30 per month for individuals without electronic monitoring and $60 for those with it, with a maximum duration of 60 months. It requires individuals released for work or school to wear electronic monitoring devices, with costs covered by the individual unless they are found indigent. The bill also revises probation conditions to include participation in drug treatment, mental health treatment, and community corrections programs, tailored to the individual’s needs and risks. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of considering victims' input and safety when establishing probation conditions, aiming to enhance the management of probationers while ensuring financial obligations are fair and manageable.