Corrections: parole; parole board interview of prisoner serving sentence for first degree murder or sentence of imprisonment for life without parole; modify. Amends sec. 44 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.244).
This bill modifies Michigan's parole procedures for prisoners serving life sentences or first-degree murder convictions, requiring the parole board to interview eligible inmates after they have served 10 years. It establishes a structured process for handling applications for reprieves, commutations, or pardons, including mandatory reviews within 60 days and public hearings if the board decides to proceed. The legislation also mandates that sentencing judges and prosecutors be notified of such applications and given 30 days to submit information or objections, while victims receive notice and the opportunity to testify. Additionally, the bill clarifies that parole board files related to these cases are public records, except for medical information protected by doctor-patient confidentiality.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SYLVIA SANTANA
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