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MI SB0323

MI SB0323
Crime victims: notices; crime victim's rights act; amend to reference rights of crime victims in certain prisoner resentencing. Amends secs. 13 & 41 of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.763 & 780.791). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0321'23


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Introduced
05/03/2023
In Committee
05/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled"William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act,"by amending sections 13 and 41 (MCL 780.763 and 780.791), section 41 as amended by 2000 PA 503.

AI Summary

This bill amends the William Van Regenmorter Crime Victim's Rights Act to reference the rights of crime victims in certain prisoner resentencing proceedings. Specifically, it requires the prosecuting attorney to give victims notice of their right to make an impact statement at sentencing hearings, including resentencing hearings under Section 27c of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The bill also clarifies that victims' impact statements may include, but are not limited to, explanations of harm, economic loss, the need for restitution, and recommendations for appropriate sentencing or disposition. The enactment of this bill is tied to the passage of Senate Bill No. 321.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 05/03/2023)

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