Corrections: parole; consideration of parole for certain individuals sentenced before 1980; require. Amends secs. 31a, 33, 33b & 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.231a et seq.) & adds secs. 35a & 83a.

This bill amends Michigan's corrections code to establish a parole board with 13 members, requiring at least four of them to have no prior employment history within the state Department of Corrections. The legislation sets specific eligibility rules for parole, particularly for individuals convicted of serious crimes, mandating that they serve their minimum prison sentences before becoming eligible for release. Additionally, the bill requires that prisoners serving minimum terms of two years or more must obtain a high school diploma or equivalent, with certain exceptions for older inmates or those with specific disabilities. These changes aim to structure the parole review process and define clear criteria for when incarcerated individuals may be considered for freedom.