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MI HB4558

MI HB4558
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: HB 4556'23


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Introduced
05/16/2023
In Committee
12/03/2024
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, specifically Sections 13 and 41, to expand the notice requirements for victims regarding their rights during criminal proceedings, including at resentencing hearings under Section 27c of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The bill requires the prosecuting attorney to provide victims with information on their right to make an impact statement at sentencing, including at resentencing hearings, as well as the time and place of such proceedings. The bill also clarifies that victims' impact statements may include, but are not limited to, explanations of harm, economic loss, need for restitution, and sentencing recommendations. This amendment takes effect only if a related bill, Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4556, is also enacted into law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Placed On Third Reading (on 12/11/2024)

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