Michigan has seen many changes to its criminal justice system over the past year. Part of that is due to the research and findings of the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration, which was created in 2019 by Governor Whitmer. This diverse team comprised of 21 members including law enforcement officers, senators, members of the Michigan House of Representatives and attorneys.
The Michigan Joint Task Force found that Michigan had the 6th highest rate of individuals on community supervision in the country, which means hundreds of thousands of people were at risk of facing jail time if they violated probation. The most common reason for arrest was missed court appearances. At the beginning of 2021, legislation that amended Michigan’s probation and parole terms went into effect.
To see what this could mean for you, learn more here!
To learn how you can receive an early discharge from probation, please contact a criminal trial attorney to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation at (734) 263-2780, or contact us today!
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