The bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure, specifically section 1 of chapter XI, to provide more flexibility in sentencing for certain non-violent offenses. It allows courts to place defendants on probation if they are found guilty of felonies, misdemeanors, or ordinance violations (excluding serious crimes like murder and armed robbery) and if the court determines that the defendant is unlikely to reoffend and that probation serves the public good. Notably, the bill permits probation for violations of the public health code related to substances that are not heroin or its derivatives.

Additionally, the bill introduces a structured fee system for supervision during the probation period, specifying fees based on whether the individual is monitored electronically or not. It also allows for the waiver of these fees if the individual is deemed indigent. The amendments clarify the language regarding the collection of supervision fees and ensure that individuals are not charged multiple fees simultaneously. The bill is set to take effect 90 days after being enacted, contingent upon the passage of another related Senate Bill.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 771.1