MI HB5968

Amends the day parole law to allow county jail inmates to petition courts for temporary release during necessary and reasonable hours for seeking employment, working, conducting self-employed business, attending educational institutions, or receiving medical/mental health treatment.

Prohibits temporary release privileges (except for medical/mental health treatment) for inmates convicted of criminal sexual conduct, sexual abuse crimes, murder in connection with sexual misconduct, or attempts to commit these offenses.

Requires courts to order the Department of Corrections to verify within 7 days that individuals convicted of felonies are actually employed or enrolled in school before releasing them for work or school attendance.

Prohibits court-ordered release for work or school unless the Department of Corrections confirms employment or school enrollment status, and makes all release contingent on county sheriff approval.

Defines "school" to include secondary schools, community colleges/universities, state-licensed technical or vocational schools, and GED preparation programs.