2019 House Bill 4031 / Public Act 165

Lower probation charges

Introduced in the House

Jan. 10, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Tommy Brann (R-77)

To reduce the maximum “supervision fee” charged to probationers from $135 per month to $30 per month, and $60 if an electronic monitoring device is involved. This would also replace a schedule of means-tested discounts for low income convicts. A judge could still waive the fees for a person who is indigent. Reportedly the state collects only 6 to 10 percent of the fees that are levied, with the balance turned over to collections agencies (that collect little more).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 23, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 2, 2019

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 7, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Nov. 12, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 11, 2019

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To reduce the maximum “supervision fee” charged to probationers from $135 per month to $30 per month, and $60 if an electronic monitoring device is involved. This would also replace a schedule of means-tested discounts for low income convicts. A judge could still waive the fees for a person who is indigent. Reportedly the state collects only 6 to 10 percent of the fees that are levied, with the balance turned over to collections agencies (that collect little more).

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 20, 2019