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MI HB4245

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

David LaGrand

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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."

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Clarifies that defendants may not be subject to multiple supervision fees simultaneously; if overlapping fees occur, the fee with shorter remaining duration is waived.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Public Safety4/13/2021
Rules And Competitiveness2/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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