MI HB5800

Amends the William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act to require sheriffs and the Department of Corrections to mail crime victims written notice of a prisoner's earliest release or parole eligibility date within 30 days of request, if the sentence exceeds 90 days.

Requires notifications to victims regarding prisoner transfers to minimum security facilities, releases to community residential programs, escapes, legal name changes, new convictions, and parole violations.

Grants victims the right to review all documents, records, and reports submitted to the parole board regarding a prisoner's release consideration and to address or submit written statements to parole board members.

Requires the Department of Corrections to provide victims at least 30 days' written notice before a parole review hearing and to mail parole board decisions to victims within 14 days of the decision, including notice of appeal rights.

Exempts victim contact information and victim statements from disclosure under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act.