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MI SB0552
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits selling, giving, furnishing, or aiding in the provision of cellular telephones or wireless communication devices to prisoners in jails, jail buildings, or jail grounds
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Prohibits prisoners from possessing or using cellular telephones or wireless communication devices in jails except with authorization from jail leadership
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Allows confiscation of cellular telephones and wireless devices used in violation of this section as contraband
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Requires serviceable confiscated devices no longer needed for criminal prosecution to be donated to nonprofits providing devices to military personnel or other approved charities
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Effective immediately upon enactment on July 2, 2012
Legislative Description
Crimes; other; distribution, possession, or use of cellular telephone or other wireless communication device in a jail; prohibit, and provide for confiscation and disposal of those cellular telephones and wireless devices. Amends 1981 PA 7 (MCL 801.261 - 801.267) by adding sec. 2a.
Corrections, other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0256'12 With Immediate Effect
7/18/2012