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MI HB5959
Bill
Status
12/29/2010
Primary Sponsor
Deb Kennedy
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AI Summary
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Grants the legislative corrections ombudsman access to all department of corrections information, records, and documents deemed necessary for investigations without requiring any release authorization.
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Includes specific access rights to prisoner medical health records, mental health records, and mortality and morbidity records.
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Allows the ombudsman to inspect any premises under department control at any time without prior notice.
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Permits the ombudsman to hold informal hearings and request testimony or evidence from any person relevant to matters under investigation.
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Takes effect December 16, 2010, contingent upon the enactment of House Bill 5958.
Legislative Description
Corrections; other; legislative corrections ombudsman's access to prisoner health and mortality records; provide for. Amends sec. 5 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.355). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5958'10
Corrections, prisoners
Last Action
Assigned Pa 287'10 With Immediate Effect
12/29/2010