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MI SB0876

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Margaret O'Brien

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires courts to notify crime victims by mail at least 14 days before ruling on petitions for early termination of probation for defendants or juveniles.

  • Victim notification applies when early discharge petitions involve defendants with victim-protection conditions, outstanding restitution orders, or personal protection orders naming the victim.

  • Allows victims to submit written statements to the court objecting to early probation discharge based on personal safety concerns or restitution satisfaction.

  • Requires courts to notify prosecuting attorneys by mail at least 14 days before discharging a defendant from probation when a probation officer petitions for early discharge.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon passage of Senate Bills 873, 874, 875, 877 and two unspecified bills (request numbers 01052'15 and 01053'15).

Legislative Description

Crime victims; notices; early discharge from probation under the William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act; modify notification procedures. Amends secs. 18b, 45a & 77b of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.768b et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0873'16, SB 0874'16, SB 0875'16, SB 0877'16

Crime victims: notices

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

4/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/12/2016

Full Bill Text

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