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MI SB1141

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

James Marleau

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates the "probation swift and sure sanctions act" to establish a state-funded program providing grants to circuit courts for swift and sure probation supervision beginning January 1, 2013.

  • Requires participating courts to inform probationers of probation requirements and potential sanctions, mandate initial in-person meetings with probation agents, and ensure probation violation hearings occur within 72 hours of violation reports.

  • Authorizes immediate sanctions for violations including temporary incarceration, extended supervision periods, additional reporting requirements, drug and alcohol testing, counseling and treatment, and probation revocation.

  • Directs the state court administrative office to establish eligibility requirements, create recommended and mandatory sanctions, develop deviation criteria for special circumstances, and conduct annual reviews of funded programs for effectiveness and compliance.

  • Takes effect January 9, 2013, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 1179.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; probation; probation swift and sure sanctions act; create, and provide for program eligibility and program funding. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding ch. XIA. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1179'12

State agencies (existing), corrections

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0616'12 With Immediate Effect

12/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/8/2012
Appropriations5/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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