MI SB1211

Sheriff or Department of Corrections must mail victims written notice within 30 days of request regarding a prisoner's earliest release or parole eligibility date, considering all good time or disciplinary credits.

Victims must receive immediate notice of a prisoner's escape from custody by any means reasonably calculated to provide prompt actual notice, with law enforcement coordinating notification through the prosecuting attorney.

Victims have the right to address the parole board, submit written statements for consideration, and present exhibits or photographic/documentary information during parole reviews and commutation hearings.

Victims must receive notice of parole board decisions within 14 days of the decision, including information about the prisoner's pending transfer to minimum security facilities, community residential programs, legal name changes, new convictions, and death.

Victim contact information (address and telephone number) is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and shall not be released.