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MI SB0874
Bill
Status
4/12/2016
Primary Sponsor
Tonya Schuitmaker
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AI Summary
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Expands the basis for court-ordered restitution to include losses resulting from either "the offense or the defendant's course of conduct."
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Requires courts to disclose all portions of presentence or other reports pertaining to victim losses to both the defendant and prosecuting attorney.
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Places the burden of demonstrating the amount of victim loss on the prosecuting attorney, with disputes resolved by preponderance of the evidence.
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Prohibits courts from waiving restitution or allocating restitution among multiple defendants, pursuant to the Michigan Constitution.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon passage of Senate Bills 873, 875, 876, and 877.
Legislative Description
Crime victims; rights; judicial considerations in restitution hearings under the William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act; modify. Amends sec. 17 of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.767). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0873'16, SB 0875'16, SB 0876'16, SB 0877'16
Crime victims: rights
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary
4/12/2016