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MI HB5575

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Lipton

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes language allowing sentencing judges to block parole by filing written objections, changing the standard so parole cannot be granted only if the sentencing judge files objections within 30 days of notice.

  • Modifies reference in subsection (9)(b) from subsection (8)(b) to (8)(c) regarding evidence presentation at parole interviews.

  • Applies parole interview and review procedures uniformly to all prisoners serving life sentences under subsection (7), regardless of sentencing date.

  • Clarifies that parole decisions for life-sentenced prisoners require public hearings and notification to sentencing judges, with judge objections making parole ineligible only if timely filed.

Legislative Description

Corrections; parole; procedures for objection by judge of parole for prisoner; revise. Amends sec. 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234).

Corrections, prisoners

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 04/27/2012

5/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/26/2012

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