VICTIM'S POSSESSIONS & IMAGE                                                                    S.B. 645:

                                                                                              SUMMARY AS ENACTED

Senate Bill 645 (as enacted)                                                    PUBLIC ACT 598 of 2012

Sponsor:  Senator Roger Kahn, M.D.

Senate Committee:  Judiciary

House Committee:  Judiciary

Date Completed:  1-14-13

CONTENT

The bill amended the Corrections Code to require the Department of Corrections, upon the request of a victim or a victim's representative, to confiscate and dispose of any of the following that are in a prisoner's possession:

-- Any item that belongs to the victim or formerly belonged to the victim.

-- A photograph, drawing, or other visual image or representation of the victim.

The bill defines "victim's representative" as either of the following:

-- The victim's parent or legal guardian, if the victim is under 18 years of age.

-- A member of the victim's immediate family or, if there is no immediate family member, the victim's next of kin, if the victim is deceased or otherwise unable to exercise his or her rights under the bill.

The bill took effect on January 9, 2013.

MCL 791.269

Legislative Analyst:  Patrick Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill will have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Fiscal Analyst:  Dan O'Connor

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.