Loading chat...

MI SB1223

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Gretchen Whitmer

Click for details

Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends 1975 PA 46 to expand the legislative corrections ombudsman's access to department of corrections records and information deemed necessary for investigations.

  • Grants the ombudsman access to prisoner medical health records, prisoner mental health records, and prisoner mortality and morbidity records without requiring the department to obtain document releases.

  • Authorizes the ombudsman to inspect any premises under department control at any time without advance notice.

  • Permits the ombudsman to hold informal hearings and request that any person appear for testimony or produce evidence relevant to investigations.

  • Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 1224 of the 95th Legislature is enacted into law.

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: SB 1224'10

Corrections, prisoners

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Amendment(s)

9/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/11/2010

Full Bill Text

No bill text available