This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by adding a new section, 25b, which establishes specific sentencing guidelines for defendants aged 18 to 21 who are convicted of certain serious offenses. The prosecuting attorney is granted the authority to file a motion for a life sentence without the possibility of parole for defendants convicted of specific violations, including serious crimes under the public health code and the Michigan penal code, as well as any law involving the death of another person where parole eligibility is denied. The bill outlines the timelines for filing such motions, requiring them to be submitted within 42 days for recent convictions and within 360 days for prior convictions.

Additionally, the bill mandates that if the prosecuting attorney does not file the motion within the specified timeframes, the court must impose a term of years instead of a life sentence. It also establishes a process for hearings where the court will consider various factors, including the defendant's record and the impact on victims, before determining the appropriate sentence. The bill prioritizes resentencing hearings for defendants who have served significant time and ensures that defendants resentenced under this section receive credit for time already served.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 760.1, 777.69
House Introduced Bill: 760.1, 777.69