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769.33a – Criminal justice policy commission; duties; prison and jail impact report; recommended intermediate sanctions; recommended modifications to law, administrative rule, policy, or sentencing guidelines; repeal of section and MCL 769.32a | Michigan Law

Michigan's Criminal Justice Policy Commission analyzes sentencing, prison populations, and recidivism to recommend reforms and improve criminal justice policies.

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769.33a – Criminal justice policy commission; duties; prison and jail impact report; recommended intermediate sanctions; recommended modifications to law, administrative rule, policy, or sentencing guidelines; repeal of section and MCL 769.32a

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 769.33a

Summary

Michigan's Section 769.33a establishes the duties of the Criminal Justice Policy Commission, including collecting and analyzing data on sentencing, prison and jail populations, and recidivism. The commission also recommends intermediate sanctions and modifications to laws, rules, and guidelines to improve the criminal justice system. It aims to assess the impact of policies on correctional facilities and court caseloads.

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In simple terms: Michigan's Criminal Justice Policy Commission analyzes sentencing, prison populations, and recidivism to recommend reforms and improve criminal justice policies.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.