2017 Senate Bill 24 / Public Act 18

Senate probation and parole reform package

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To authorize circuit courts to create a separate specialty court to carry out the purposes of a “swift and sure” program for the immediate detection and prompt imposition of sanctions for probation violations.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Jan. 31, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 2, 2017

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 2, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

March 2, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 8, 2017

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

To authorize circuit courts to create a separate specialty court to carry out the purposes of a “swift and sure” program for the immediate detection and prompt imposition of sanctions for probation violations.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 30, 2017