Proposed legislation which would establish “presumptive parole” for Michigan prisoners who have served their minimum sentence and are determined not to be a threat to public safety was passed in the House of Representatives on a 67-39 vote, and now moves to the Senate.

Presumptive Parole Related News

Mich. House Passes Bill Adopting ‘Presumptive Parole’

By Kathleen Gray, Detroit Free Press (10/01/15)

CAPPS Releases Statewide Poll; Strong Public Support fro Reform

By Citizens Alliance on Prisons and Public Spending (10/01/15)

 “Presumptive Parole” Bill Would Help Michigan Reduce its Prison Population

By Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio (10/13/15)

Posted by MCCD on Wednesday, October 14th, 2015 @ 11:55AM
Categories: Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency, Youth Reentry