Bill > HB5174

This bill amends Michigan's criminal procedure code to modify rules around delayed sentencing, particularly for domestic violence and interpersonal violence cases. The bill restricts courts from granting a delayed sentence to defendants who have previously received a deferred judgment for domestic violence or assault-related offenses. Additionally, if a defendant has previously had a case dismissed under a specific legal provision, they are now ineligible for dismissal of an assaultive crime. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow courts to delay sentencing for up to one year to give defendants an opportunity to prove their eligibility for probation or rehabilitation, such as participating in drug treatment court. It also continues the practice of collecting supervision fees during the delayed sentencing period, with fees varying based on whether electronic monitoring is used ($30 per month without monitoring, $60 per month with monitoring). The bill includes new definitions for terms like "assaultive crime" and "interpersonal violence" and allows courts to waive supervision fees for indigent individuals. The amendments aim to provide more stringent guidelines for delayed sentencing in cases involving violence, particularly domestic violence, while maintaining judicial discretion for rehabilitation opportunities.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5174