Bill > HB4101

This bill revises the procedures for parole of a prisoner who is determined to be medically frail. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing the parole board to grant parole to a prisoner deemed "medically frail" without an interview, and exempting such prisoners from certain other parole requirements, as long as the prisoner agrees to be placed in an approved medical facility and allows the release of relevant medical records. 2. Defining "medically frail" to describe an individual who poses a minimal threat to society due to their medical condition, has a low risk assessment score, and has significant impairment in performing basic daily activities. 3. Requiring the parole board to immediately notify the prosecutor and sentencing judge if a paroled medically frail prisoner is no longer eligible for or needs the level of care that resulted in their parole. 4. Ensuring the placement and terms of a medically frail parole do not violate any other state or federal regulations, and that the medical facility housing such parolees operates in a manner that ensures the safety of all residents. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment, and is tied to the passage of House Bill 4102.

Budget and Finance, Justice

http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2017-HB-4101