MI HB5078

Removes the January 26, 1996 effective date restriction and allows the parole board to grant parole without interviewing a prisoner only if the prisoner has a high probability of being paroled based on parole guidelines evaluation.

Requires the parole board to conduct an interview with at least one member before denying parole, with notice sent at least one month before the interview stating specific issues that may result in denial.

Establishes a medical parole process for prisoners determined to be "medically frail" based on medical conditions causing significant impairment in activities of daily living, low risk assessment scores, and conditions from which recovery is not expected.

Requires medical parole candidates to agree to placement in an appropriate medical facility, release of medical records to the prosecuting attorney, and quarterly medical record updates if paroled; medical treatment plan authority transfers to the medical facility rather than remaining with the department.

Conditions the bill's effectiveness on the enactment of House Bill 5079.