Michigan HB5912 mandates strict penalties for contraband possession and delivery in jails.
Michigan HB5912 amends the state's criminal procedure laws to establish mandatory sentencing for certain contraband offenses within jails. The bill prohibits prisoners from possessing or using wireless communication devices, weapons, alcoholic liquor, or controlled substances in jail facilities. It also bans the sale, delivery, or furnishing of these items to prisoners. Violators face felony charges with severe penalties, including life imprisonment. The bill mandates confiscation and disposal of contraband devices and requires their donation to military or approved charities.
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