The bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by adding a new section, 1a, to Chapter XI. This section allows a court to delay the entry of a judgment of conviction until sentencing is complete, provided that the prosecutor agrees after consulting with the victim. The court may exercise this discretion if it finds good cause on the record or if the defendant is accepted into a specialty court or rehabilitation program. However, certain convictions are excluded from this provision, including those eligible for delayed sentences under specific sections of the law and traffic offenses involving vehicle operation that are classified as felonies or misdemeanors.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that it will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law, but only if House Bill No. 5510 is also enacted. This ensures that the new provisions regarding delayed entry of judgment are contingent upon the passage of related legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 760.1, 777.69
As Passed by the House: 760.1, 777.69