This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by adding a new section, 25b, which outlines the sentencing process for certain young adult defendants (ages 18 to 20) convicted of specific 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 particular 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 specifies timelines for filing such motions, requiring them to be submitted within 42 days for recent convictions and within 360 days for prior convictions.

The bill also establishes procedures for sentencing hearings, where the court must consider factors from the Supreme Court case Miller v. Alabama, and allows victims to make impact statements. If the court opts not to impose a life sentence, it must set a minimum term of imprisonment between 25 and 40 years. Additionally, the bill prioritizes resentencing hearings based on the length of time served and mandates that defendants receive credit for time already served.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 760.1, 777.69