Criminal procedure: probation; probation for certain criminal sexual conduct violations; prohibit. Amends sec. 1, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.1).

Summary

The bill lets judges postpone sentencing for up to one year and put eligible defendants on probation instead of immediate punishment, except for serious crimes like murder or certain sexual offenses. It also creates a supervision fee that can be waived for indigent individuals. The change aims to give offenders a chance to demonstrate rehabilitation while covering supervision costs.

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