2007 House Bill 4402

Ban life without parole sentence for juveniles

Introduced in the House

March 6, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To prohibit sentencing an individual convicted as a juvenile to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole. This is the maximum penalty in Michigan law and is only imposed for the most serious crimes of violence.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 4, 2008

Passed in the House 83 to 22 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary