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MI SB1223
Bill
Status
3/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gretchen Whitmer
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AI Summary
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Amends 1975 PA 46 to expand the legislative corrections ombudsman's access to department of corrections records and information deemed necessary for investigations.
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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.
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Authorizes the ombudsman to inspect any premises under department control at any time without advance notice.
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Permits the ombudsman to hold informal hearings and request that any person appear for testimony or produce evidence relevant to investigations.
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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