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SB 8 - Amends Parole Programs and Procedures - Michigan Key Vote

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Title: Amends Parole Programs and Procedures

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends parole regulations.

Highlights:

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to establish evidence-based practices and policies that are scientifically shown to reduce recidivism among individuals on probation or parole (Sec. 2).

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to remove any ineffective recidivism policies and practices and have new evidence-based practices in place within 4 years after the effective date of this bill (Sec. 2).

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to also establish policies designed to increase victim satisfaction with the criminal justice system (Sec. 3).

  • Establishes initial and ongoing training and professional development in evidence-based practices for Department of Correction employees and employees of certain local agencies who supervise probationers or parolees (Sec. 4).

  • Specifies that this bill takes effect 90 days after it’s enacted (Sec. 6).

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