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2012 Senate Bill 1211: Revise perpetrator release notification to victims
Public Act 564 of 2012
Introduced by Sen. Michael Green R-Mayville on July 18, 2012
To revise the law that requires a crime victim to be notified about the perpetrator’s release or parole hearing, so that it also requires notification if the offender absconds while on bail or other release, requests a commutation or pardon, or dies; and allow a victim to testify and present exhibits at a parole hearing (rather than just provide a written statement). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 18, 2012
Reported in the Senate on September 12, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on September 12, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on September 12, 2012
Received in the House on September 13, 2012
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on September 13, 2012
Reported in the House on December 6, 2012
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered by Rep. John Walsh R-Livonia on December 12, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on December 12, 2012
Received in the Senate on December 13, 2012
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on January 2, 2013