2009 House Bill 4498 (Revise prison time off for good behavior )

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Introduced by Rep. George Cushingberry (D) on March 4, 2009, 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 March 4, 2009.

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1) Re: 2009 House Bill 4498 (Revise prison time off for good behavior ) [by Rhonda0fisher on November 3, 2009]

I have a sister who has serve over ten years of a sentence that should never have been given to her for a trajic accident that happened. she has proven herself to be a perfect candidate for early release. She has not been in any trouble, no tickets, no complaints. She has completed many courses and takes advantage of the opportunities that arise to benefit her and others who are in similar situations. She is a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and a wonderful friend to many. She has proven herself to be rehabilitated and ready to come home to her family and friends. She is not a threat to society or to herself. Dont get me wrong, I do not believe all inmates are or should be eligable for an early release but with proper investigating since there time incarcerated should show who is eligable and who deserves a second chance, as does my sister.

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2) Re: 2009 House Bill 4498 (Revise prison time off for good behavior ) [by nana07 on October 5, 2009]

I don't know if you have ever served time in a prison. You sound very angry. I agree that not all prisoners can be rehabiliated, but you can't make that assumption for every prisoner. I have a son who is in prison. He made a mistake and has served time for that mistake, however, he can and will be a productive member of society and I have as a law-abiding citizen paid for his housing. I don't want my son to be shipped to a camp for extermination. I don't know if you have ever walked in the shoes of someone who has a loved one in prison, if you do ever walk in those shoes, I believe you view will strongly change. People are not cattles, we are all humans, some have made mistakes and some have not, you are not judge and jury for every inmate or for every citizen of this great country we live in.

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3) Re: 2009 House Bill 4498 (Revise prison time off for good behavior ) [by tdwilson on October 4, 2009]

I have a loved one who has served 16 years of his time, he has been a good inmate, no tickets, worked when work has been available, which is not very good at this time due to over crowding of facilities. He has earned three degrees which he has paid for himself and has loving family who want him home. What good does it do to keep housing him there for another 20 months. He has already proved he will be a good citizen upon release. Why are we not releasing indiviuals who have served a greater deal of their minimal sentence, have proved themselves and will in the end cost the state less.

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