Criminal Procedure - What is the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act?

Question

I have recently been charged with a felony and my attorney said something about the HUTA program. I'm not sure what the HUTA program is or what it does. All I know is that it stands for Holmes Useful Training Act. Can you please explain to me what it is? Id gladly appreciate your help.

Answer

Holmes Youthful Trainee Act is a diversionary program for defendants between 17 and 21. At the discretion of the judge an offender may be placed on probation for a period of time and if the offender completes probation the case will be dismissed without a conviction. Prison is available for more serious offenses.

You can find this Act in MCL 762.11 et seq. at: http://www.michiganlegislature.org

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Last Updated: 1-30-09

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