Michigan HB5452 modifies sentencing costs for criminal convictions, sunsetting certain costs by December 31, 2026.

Michigan HB5452 amends sentencing provisions to sunset certain costs imposed on criminal defendants by December 31, 2026. The bill specifies that courts may impose minimum state costs and additional costs for fines, court operations, legal assistance, and other authorized assessments. It also allows for wage assignments to collect these costs and mandates reporting on costs imposed and collected by courts. The bill prohibits imprisonment for nonpayment unless the defendant has the resources and has not made a good-faith effort to pay.

Michigan HB5452 modifies sentencing costs for criminal convictions, sunsetting certain costs by December 31, 2026.

Michigan HB5452 amends sentencing provisions to sunset certain costs imposed on criminal defendants by December 31, 2026. The bill specifies that courts may impose minimum state costs and additional costs for fines, court operations, legal assistance, and other authorized assessments. It also allows for wage assignments to collect these costs and mandates reporting on costs imposed and collected by courts. The bill prohibits imprisonment for nonpayment unless the defendant has the resources and has not made a good-faith effort to pay.