2007 House Bill 4405

Ban life without parole sentence for juveniles

Introduced in the House

March 6, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Robert Jones (D-60)

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 63 to 43 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary