MI HB5638

Creates definition of "validated risk assessment instrument" as objective analysis of prisoner's criminal history, background, and institutional behavior used to predict public safety risk upon release.

Requires parole board to consider validated risk assessment instrument results when determining if prisoner will become a menace to society; removes subjective "mental and social attitude" consideration.

Establishes mandatory parole placement for prisoners with high or average probability under parole guidelines upon serving minimum sentence, except for life sentences, pending charges, or those denied parole after interview; allows deferral up to 120% of minimum sentence for program completion or institutional conduct.

Requires department to implement evidence-based programming and impose parole conditions ensuring prisoners participate in programs addressing educational, vocational, and social needs including high school diploma or GED certificate.

Specifies limited reasons parole board may deny high probability parole candidates: serious mental illness, serious institutional misconduct, life sentence crimes, pending felony charges, or high reoffending risk without adequate reentry plan.