HB 5447
Criminal procedure: probation; achievement credits for individuals on probation; provide for. Amends sec. 2, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.2).
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Bill overview
This bill proposes allowing probationers convicted of non-felony offenses to earn achievement credits for completing educational or vocational programs, potentially leading to earlier release from probation. It outlines a process for probationers to apply for early discharge, considering factors like successful completion of requirements and rehabilitation efforts. The bill also clarifies conditions under which early discharge is not permitted, such as for certain violent offenses, and establishes a reporting requirement for the Department of Corrections regarding early discharge releases.
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Douglas Wozniak
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