2007 House Bill 4262: Revise prison time off for good behavior

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Introduced by Rep. George Cushingberry (D) on February 13, 2007, to revise provisions giving prisoners good behavior “credits” that are considered at parole hearings, and recalculate the release and parole eligibility dates accordingly. This would allow earlier releases for some prisoners, within the context of Michigan's "truth in sentencing" laws.
- Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on February 13, 2007, where the bill remains. In other words, there has been no further action on the bill since it was referred to this committee. Whether a committee takes up a bill is at the discretion of the committee chair, in this case Rep. Paul Condino, D-Southfield.

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1) Re: 2007 House Bill 4262 (Revise prison time off for good behavior ) by tana3733 on November 4, 2011

Good time is necessary!! Prison overcrowding and the cost of keeping prisoners confined is very costly. We, the tax payers, are in need of a break. Good time release would help cut the taxpayers cost. Prisoners could be released with tethers and therefore be able to work and pay for the tether and still provide income and support to them and their families. Good time for prisoners who are the "best of the best" in the prison system should be considered and the tether system put to good use. Family members of prisoners have an additional burden of trying to provide for the prisoner, nothing is free to the prisoners. Prisoners have to buy everything, paper, stamps, pencils, good winter coats, shoes and more. The majority of prisoners receive money from their families and friends. There are not enough "jobs" to go around so that the prisoner can pay some of their own way. Again, Good Time is necessary

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2) Re: 2007 House Bill 4262 (Revise prison time off for good behavior ) by uhaul on July 21, 2011

I hope they carry back great time behavior. The sentences are severe and method to long. The prisons are overcrowded. As being a mother or father we're punished as well. It's a lengthy way for us to push more than the bridge for a short visit. We can't afford to go only 2 times a year and it is so costly. Not to point out what it expenses us to keep him there and the telephone uhaul bills. Yes great time should be brought back. It's an incentive for the inmate. My son hasn't seen his brother or sister or his 3 year aged.

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3) Re: 2007 House Bill 4262 (Revise prison time off for good behavior ) by prettymonarch on July 10, 2011

People that do not have a loved one in prison are quick to respond, "if they did the crime - do the time". While I too do not have a loved one in prison, I lead a support group for those that do in Westland MI. (www.hope4healinghearts.com ) I see the pain and heartaches of the families - oh and while they didn't do anything wrong - they "do the time" emotionally! As far as good time - I think the average "non-aware person", thinks someone sentenced to 20 to 40 years will get off after 10 years with good time. Not so, we're only talking a minimum number of days - maybe they'd get 300 days - that means they are released after just a few months AFTER they have served 19 + years! NO ONE is making light of their crimes! Please think twice about EVERYONE involved. Many prisoners that can't follow the rules of prison life are also the same ones that would never earn credit for any form of early release. Besides, in the long run, it might cost the state a few less dollars. Remember we pay more for prisoners stays that we do for our children's education. So what is really important here?

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