Modifies parole eligibility for certain serious offenses in Michigan, including rape, robbery, and kidnapping.

This bill changes the parole eligibility for individuals convicted of serious offenses such as actual forcible rape, armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion, or breaking and entering an occupied dwelling in the nighttime. Parole will not be granted unless the maximum time remaining to be served on the sentence is less than 25 years. Additionally, parole for life is only allowed for specific cases under Michigan penal code sections 520b or 520c. The bill also outlines conditions for parole discharge and the issuance of a certificate of discharge.

Modifies parole eligibility for certain serious offenses in Michigan, including rape, robbery, and kidnapping.

This bill changes the parole eligibility for individuals convicted of serious offenses such as actual forcible rape, armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion, or breaking and entering an occupied dwelling in the nighttime. Parole will not be granted unless the maximum time remaining to be served on the sentence is less than 25 years. Additionally, parole for life is only allowed for specific cases under Michigan penal code sections 520b or 520c. The bill also outlines conditions for parole discharge and the issuance of a certificate of discharge.