MICH. COMP. LAWS ANN. § 750.451(6) (2023).

  • It is presumed that minors aged 16–17 involved in prostitution are victims of human trafficking unless there is extraordinary proof (beyond a reasonable doubt) that there was no other person involved in the prostitution of the minor.
  • Law enforcement must refer minors involved in prostitution to Child Protective Services for investigation.
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MICH. COMP. LAWS ANN. § 750.451c (1)-(2)(2017).

  • Courts may defer proceedings and place the defendant on probation if the defendant proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation (defined to include prostitution and related crimes) was a direct result of the defendant being a victim of human trafficking.
  • Upon completion of probation, the defendant is to be discharged, the proceedings dismissed, and there is no conviction.

MICH. COMP. LAWS ANN. § 712A.18e (10)(b) (1939).

  • Juveniles who have been adjudicated delinquent for offenses committed as a result of being victims of human trafficking can apply to have their adjudications vacated.

Additional Resources

References:

Safe Harbor for Trafficking Victims: Crime Victims – Not Criminals, MICHIGAN.GOV.

MICH. COMP. LAWS ANN. § 750.448 (2023).

  • Michigan law defines the crime of prostitution to apply to a person age 16 and older.

STATE OF MICH. SENT’G GUIDELINES MANUAL § V(C) (MICH. JUD. INST. 2024).

  • There is specific reference to gender-based violence or self-defense in Michigan’s sentencing guidelines, but the court may take into account the relationship between the victim and the aggressor when sentencing.