A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 13 and 41 (MCL 780.763 and 780.791), section 41 as amended by 2000 PA 503.
Creates system of productivity time credits in state prisons. 20 days for each month enrolled in educational or vocational program. 90 days for completing MDOC recommended program that does not lead to GED or other academic credential. 120 days for earning GED, HS diploma, or higher ed degree. Participants are ineligible to receive credits in any month they are found to have committed major misconduct, scored very high risk on most recent validated risk and needs assessment, or assigned to category V or VI housing unit. Maximum total credit allowed is the lesser of 20% of minimum sentence.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
