2012 Senate Bill 1211 / Public Act 564

Revise perpetrator release notification to victims

Introduced in the Senate

July 18, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Michael Green (R-31)

To revise the law that requires a crime victim to be notified about the perpetrator’s release or parole hearing, so that it also requires notification if the offender absconds while on bail or other release, requests a commutation or pardon, or dies; and allow a victim to testify and present exhibits at a parole hearing (rather than just provide a written statement).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 13, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2012

Substitute offered by Rep. John Walsh (R-19)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To revise the law that requires a crime victim to be notified about the perpetrator’s release or parole hearing, so that it also requires notification if the offender absconds while on bail or other release, requests a commutation or pardon, or dies; and allow a victim to testify and present exhibits at a parole hearing (rather than just provide a written statement).

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012