2016 Senate Bill 949

Senate probation and parole reform package

Introduced in the Senate

May 3, 2016

Introduced by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To authorize circuit courts to create a separate specialty court to carry out the purposes of a “swift and sure” program for the immediate detection and prompt imposition of sanctions for probation violations.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

May 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 9, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 9, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice