2023 House Bill 5129

Criminal procedure: probation; probation for certain major controlled substances offenses; allow.

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as amended by 2019 PA 165.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Provides courts the discretion to place defendants on probation for various offenses, excluding severe crimes such as murder, treason, and major drug offenses, under certain conditions.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 12, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Graham Filler (R-93) and Phil Skaggs (D-80)

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice