The bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by adding a new section (1a) to Chapter XI, which allows for the delayed entry of a judgment of conviction under certain conditions. Specifically, if the prosecutor agrees after consulting with the victim, a court may delay the entry of judgment until sentencing is complete if it finds good cause or if the defendant is accepted into a specialty court or rehabilitation program. However, this option is not available for defendants with certain convictions, including those eligible for delayed sentences under specific sections of the law or for traffic offenses involving vehicle operation that are classified as felonies or misdemeanors.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that it will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law and will only take effect if House Bill No. 5510 is also enacted. This legislative change aims to provide courts with more flexibility in handling sentencing while considering the rehabilitation of defendants.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 760.1, 777.69