Bill > HB4761

This bill provides a framework for sentencing individuals who were 18, 19, or 20 years old when they committed certain serious crimes, specifically addressing potential life without parole sentences. The bill allows prosecuting attorneys to file motions seeking life without parole sentences for specific serious offenses, including certain violations of the public health code, penal code, and laws involving homicide. If such a motion is filed, the court must conduct a hearing considering factors from the Miller v. Alabama Supreme Court case, which addresses sentencing young offenders. The judge must specify aggravating and mitigating circumstances and reasons for the imposed sentence. If life without parole is not chosen, the court must sentence the individual to a term of imprisonment with a maximum of at least 60 years and a minimum of 25-40 years. The bill applies to both current and past convictions, with prosecuting attorneys having specific timeframes to file motions (42 days for new convictions, 360 days for prior convictions). Victims are guaranteed the right to make an oral impact statement during sentencing, and defendants will receive credit for time already served if resentenced. The bill also establishes a priority order for resentencing hearings, with those who have served 25 or more years receiving first consideration.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4761