SB-0645, As Passed Senate, December 13, 2012

HOUSE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 645

     A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled

"Corrections code of 1953,"

(MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 69.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

     Sec. 69. (1) Upon the request of a victim or a victim's

representative, the department shall confiscate and dispose of any

of the following that are in the possession of a prisoner:

     (a) Any item belonging to that victim or that formerly

belonged to that victim.

     (b) A photograph, drawing, or other visual image or

representation of the victim.

     (2) As used in this section, "victim's representative" means

either of the following:

     (a) If the victim is less than 18 years of age, his or her

parent or legal guardian.

     (b) If the victim is deceased or otherwise unable to exercise

his or her rights under this section, a member of the victim's

immediate family or, if there is no immediate family member, the

victim's next of kin.