MI HB4809

Prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment (except those ineligible under specified crimes) become eligible for parole consideration after serving 10 years for crimes before October 1, 1992, or 15 years for crimes on or after that date, subject to parole board review every 2 years with biennial interviews.

Parole board must conduct public hearings before granting parole to life-sentenced prisoners, with sentencing judges able to object in writing; successor judges' objections are considered but do not prevent parole, and parole board retains jurisdiction regardless.

Establishes new parole review standards for juveniles (under 18 at offense), requiring consideration of their character, offense circumstances, age, background, family environment, potential for lesser charges, and rehabilitation potential.

Creates reentry success fund to assist prisoners with obtaining identification documents and facilitating community reentry before parole or discharge.

Requires parole board to notify prosecutors before granting parole under specific drug offense provisions and establishes cooperation incentives allowing earlier parole eligibility if sentencing judges determine prisoners cooperated with law enforcement.