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MI HB4245
Bill
Status
3/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
David LaGrand
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AI Summary
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Allows defendants convicted of certain controlled substance violations under the Public Health Code (MCL 333.7401(2)(a)(iv) or 7401(2)(h)(iv)) to be eligible for probation sentences, previously excluded as "major controlled substance offenses."
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Permits courts to delay sentencing for up to 1 year to allow defendants to demonstrate eligibility for probation or participation in drug treatment court programs.
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Establishes supervision fees of $30 per month (without electronic monitoring) or $60 per month (with electronic monitoring) for delayed sentence orders, capped at 12 months, with waiver available for indigent individuals.
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Clarifies that defendants may not be subject to multiple supervision fees simultaneously; if overlapping fees occur, the fee with shorter remaining duration is waived.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on Senate Bill or House Bill 4243 being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: probation; probation for certain major controlled substances offenses; allow. Amends sec. 1, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.1).
Crimes: penalties
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)
12/6/2022