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MI SB1307

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Courts may grant county jail inmates privileges to leave during necessary hours for employment, education, medical treatment, substance abuse treatment, or mental health counseling.

  • Persons convicted of criminal sexual conduct, murder in connection with sexual misconduct, or attempts at these crimes cannot be released from jail except for medical or mental health treatment purposes.

  • Before releasing a felony-convicted individual for work or school, the court must order verification from the Department of Corrections or county sheriff that the person is currently employed or enrolled in school within 7 days.

  • Release orders for work or school are contingent at all times on approval of the county sheriff.

  • Effective date: March 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing; verification of school enrollment or employment of individual released from jail to attend school or for employment purposes; amend day parole act to require and provide for conditions of release. Amends sec. 1 of 1962 PA 60 (MCL 801.251) & adds sec. 1a.

Criminal procedure, sentencing

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0613'12 With Immediate Effect

12/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/25/2012

Full Bill Text

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