MI SB0975

Amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure (1927 PA 175) to add a comprehensive definition of "recidivism" to Section 1, Chapter I.

Defines recidivism as rearrest, reconviction, reincarceration in prison or jail, or any combination of those events of an individual, measured at 3 years and again at 5 years from release from incarceration, placement on probation, or conviction, whichever is later.

Includes probation and parole violations as well as misdemeanor and felony convictions in recidivism data, provided that technical probation and parole violations are collected and maintained separately from new felony or misdemeanor convictions.

Reorganizes and updates various criminal procedure definitions including magistrate, felony, misdemeanor, ordinance violation, minor offense, prosecuting attorney, judicial district, complaint, clerk, federal law enforcement officer, and related terms.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.