Requires Michigan courts to consider veteran status in sentencing.

This bill amends Michigan's criminal sentencing procedures to require courts to consider a defendant's veteran status when determining the recommended minimum sentence range. If the court finds a clear connection between the offense and a condition from the offender's military service, the lower limit of the recommended minimum sentence range can be 0 months. The bill also includes definitions for terms used in the sentencing process.

Requires Michigan courts to consider veteran status in sentencing.

This bill amends Michigan's criminal sentencing procedures to require courts to consider a defendant's veteran status when determining the recommended minimum sentence range. If the court finds a clear connection between the offense and a condition from the offender's military service, the lower limit of the recommended minimum sentence range can be 0 months. The bill also includes definitions for terms used in the sentencing process.