Bill > HB5097

This bill establishes a Violent Crime Clearance Grant Program within the Michigan Department of State Police to improve law enforcement agencies' ability to solve violent crimes. The bill defines key terms such as "clearance by arrest" (when a suspect is arrested or charged) and "clearance by exception" (when the offender is identified but cannot be arrested due to circumstances outside law enforcement control). Under the program, local police departments and county sheriff's offices can apply for grants to be used for hiring and training personnel, acquiring technology for evidence collection and forensic testing, upgrading record management systems, and supporting witnesses. Grant awards will be geographically distributed across the state, with no single agency receiving more than 20% of available funds in a year. Recipients must submit annual reports detailing their crime clearance rates, personnel changes, training, and technology investments. The department is required to identify successful practices that improve clearance rates and submit biennial reports to legislative appropriations committees. A dedicated Violent Crime Clearance Rate Grant Fund will be created within the state treasury to support the program, with funds coming from various sources and up to 15% of annual appropriations allowed for administrative costs.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5097