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769.34 – Sentencing guidelines; duties of court | Michigan Law

Michigan sentencing guidelines for felonies after 1999 require courts to follow specific ranges, with exceptions for mandatory minimum sentences and departures.

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769.34 – Sentencing guidelines; duties of court

Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure § 769.34

Summary

Michigan's sentencing guidelines specify that, for certain felonies committed after January 1, 1999, courts generally follow the sentencing ranges in effect at the time of the crime. However, mandatory minimum sentences mandated by law must be imposed and are not considered departures from guidelines. The law clarifies when deviations from recommended ranges are permitted and how mandatory minimums are handled.

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In simple terms: Michigan sentencing guidelines for felonies after 1999 require courts to follow specific ranges, with exceptions for mandatory minimum sentences and departures.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.