PONTIAC, Mich. – Attorney General Bill Schuette has been vocal about his opposition to this parole legislation bill. On Monday he'll be joined by Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham and others in the criminal justice system as they make their case against the reforms.
The talk will be in the Media Room at the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Headquarters at 1200 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac at 11 a.m.
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It's estimated the state could save up to $75 million a year by releasing convicted criminals after they've served their minimum sentence.
The parole board can decide to release a prisoner early if they pose a low risk of reoffending and are not a risk to public safety.
The board can also keep a prisoner incarcerated for "substantial and compelling reasons."
Bill 4138 would restrict the parole board's ability to extend a prisoners sentence. Only 3,200 of the state's 50,000 prisoners would be eligible if the bill is passed.
The bill is supported by Gov. Rick Snyder, the Michigan House and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Before the bill goes to the Senate, some high ranking criminal justice officials will try to sway public opinion.
In attendance will be Schuette, Bouchard, Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper, Chief Deputy County Executive for Oakland County Gerald Poisson, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham, Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith and Wayne County Deputy Chief Scott Gatti.