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MI SB0321
MI SB0321Criminal procedure: sentencing; resentencing upon petition of certain prisoners; provide process for. Amends secs. 12 & 25, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 & 769.25) & adds secs. 27a, 27b, 27c, 27d, 27e, 27f, 27g & 27h to ch. IX.
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Introduced
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
In Committee
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled"The code of criminal procedure,"by amending sections 12 and 25 of chapter IX (MCL 769.12 and 769.25), section 12 as amended by 2012 PA 319 and section 25 as added by 2014 PA 22, and by adding sections 27a, 27b, 27c, 27d, 27e, 27f, 27g, and 27h to chapter IX.
AI Summary
This bill allows incarcerated individuals who have served at least 10 years of their sentence to petition the sentencing court for a reduction in their sentence. The bill establishes a process for filing and reviewing these petitions, including timelines, eligibility requirements, and factors the court must consider. The bill also provides a rebuttable presumption for reducing sentences in certain circumstances, such as if the individual no longer poses a meaningful risk to the community. The bill does not apply to certain offenses, such as mass shooting offenses. The bill also preserves the victim's rights and the ability to appeal the court's decision. Overall, this bill aims to provide a pathway for sentence reduction and resentencing for eligible incarcerated individuals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Stephanie Chang (D)*,
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Mary Cavanagh (D),
Erika Geiss (D),
Dayna Polehanki (D),
Paul Wojno (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 05/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0321 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2023-SIB-0321.htm |
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