Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for individual 16 years of age or less in house of prostitution; modify. Amends sec. 16w, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16w). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0520'25, SB 0705'25
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Overview
This bill modifies sentencing guidelines within Michigan’s criminal procedure code, specifically concerning offenses related to prostitution and human trafficking. It adjusts the sentencing for individuals 16 years of age or younger who are involved in houses of prostitution, focusing on offenses like soliciting or keeping such establishments. The changes aim to provide more tailored sentencing based on the underlying crime and prior record.
Key provisions
- Adjusts sentencing for individuals 16 or under involved in houses of prostitution.
- Refines sentencing for specific prostitution-related offenses (e.g., pandering, accepting earnings of a prostitute).
- Modifies sentencing for human trafficking violations, including those involving minors.
- Establishes a process for determining offense category and level based on the underlying crime.
- Specifies a 90-day waiting period before the bill takes effect.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in prostitution (prostitutes, owners of houses of prostitution, etc.)
- Minors involved in prostitution or human trafficking
- Law enforcement agencies
- The judicial system
Notable changes
- The bill introduces specific sentencing adjustments for individuals under 16 involved in houses of prostitution.
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