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MI SB0406

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/20/2022

Primary Sponsor

Tom Barrett

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends MCL 750.316 to require immediate commitment to the Department of Corrections for individuals convicted of first-degree murder, pending sentencing.

  • Commitment order becomes effective only if the sheriff agrees to transport the convicted person from the state correctional facility for sentencing and back, and the person was at least 18 years old at the time of the offense.

  • Court must hold sentencing hearing no more than 45 days after commitment to the Department of Corrections.

  • Applies to first-degree murder convictions including premeditated killings, murders during commission of specified felonies (arson, sexual conduct, robbery, kidnapping, etc.), and murders of peace officers or corrections officers.

  • Effective immediately upon approval on July 19, 2022.

Legislative Description

Corrections: state facilities; certain individuals to immediately be housed in department of corrections; require. Amends sec. 316 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.316).

State agencies (existing): corrections

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0149'22 With Immediate Effect

7/20/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/15/2022
Judiciary And Public Safety4/29/2021

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