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MI SB1521
Bill
Status
9/28/2010
Primary Sponsor
Randy Richardville
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AI Summary
Senate Bill 1521 Summary
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Amends the Michigan criminal sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.16n) to add multiple forgery and counterfeiting offenses to Chapter XVII of the Criminal Code.
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Adds 17 new felonies to the sentencing guidelines including forgery (MCL 750.248), uttering forged documents (MCL 750.249), counterfeiting coins (MCL 750.260-750.263), and related offenses involving financial transaction devices and real estate documents.
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Establishes sentencing classes ranging from C to Life imprisonment depending on the offense, with statutory maximums ranging from 4 years to Life.
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Effective only upon enactment of companion bill Senate Bill 1520 of the 95th Legislature (tie-barred legislation).
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for forgery and uttering and publishing of real estate instruments; enact. Amends sec. 16n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16n). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1520'10
Property, other
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Banking And Financial Institutions
9/28/2010