MI HB4806

Allows prisoners sentenced to mandatory life without parole for felonies committed before age 18 to petition for resentencing if sentence was imposed before January 1, 2014.

Permits both the prosecuting attorney and the prisoner to file motions for resentencing at any time after January 1, 2014.

Requires the court to conduct a resentencing hearing when the prosecution seeks to maintain life without parole or when the prosecution contests the prisoner's request for a reduced sentence.

Court must consider eight specific factors at resentencing hearing including the person's character, age at time of crime, circumstances of offense, potential for rehabilitation, family background, and whether youth-related incompetency may have led to a more serious charge.

Court must specify on the record the aggravating and mitigating circumstances considered and provide reasons for the sentence imposed.