INCREASE COUNTY REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO ARREST AND CONVICTION

House Bill 4971 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Tom Cochran

Committee:  Law and Justice

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SUMMARY:

House Bill 4971 would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to increase from $2,000 to $20,000 the maximum reward that a county could offer for the arrest and conviction, or for information leading to an arrest and conviction, of any person who has committed a crime in the county or who has escaped from a penal institution in the county. The bill would take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.

MCL 776.19

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill is permissive; counties can decide the size of rewards they offer in these cases, up to $20,000.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Emily S. Smith

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Robin Risko

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.