MI SB0877

Allows the Department of Corrections to contract with private vendors to operate correctional facilities if annual cost savings are at least 10% and contracts are made through competitive bidding.

Requires private contractors operating facilities to employ personnel certified as correctional officers to the same standards as state employees, maintain security protocols, and comply with department inspection and programming requirements.

Prohibits private contractors from calculating inmate release/parole dates, awarding good time or disciplinary credits, or approving extensions of confinement limits unless directed by department policy.

Establishes requirements for youth correctional facilities operated by private vendors, including American Correctional Association accreditation within 24 months, reporting of serious incidents, and restrictions on inmates' work release programs outside the facility perimeter.

Makes state and its departments not civilly liable for damages from operation of privately contracted facilities, and requires private contractors to provide written notice of intent to discontinue operations (1 year for non-renewal, 6 months for other reasons).