Sec. 42.
(1) If a paroled prisoner has faithfully performed all of the conditions and obligations of parole for the period of time fixed in the order of parole, and has obeyed all of the rules and regulations adopted by the parole board, the prisoner has served the full sentence required. The parole board shall enter a final order of discharge and issue the paroled prisoner a certificate of discharge.
(2) Parole shall not be granted for a period less than 2 years in a case of murder, actual forcible rape, robbery armed, kidnapping, extortion, or breaking and entering an occupied dwelling in the nighttime unless the maximum time remaining to be served on the sentence is less than 2 years.
(3) Parole shall only be granted for life for a prisoner sentenced under section 520b(2)(b) of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.520b.
History: 1953, Act 232, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953 ;-- Am. 1961, Act 92, Eff. Sept. 8, 1961 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 170, Eff. Aug. 28, 2006 Popular Name: Department of Corrections Act
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 791 - Department of Corrections
Act 232 of 1953 - Corrections Code of 1953 (791.201 - 791.285)
232-1953-III - Chapter III Bureau of Pardons and Paroles; Parole Board. (791.231...791.246)
Section 791.231b - Parole Denials; Report.
Section 791.232 - Repealed. 1992, Act 181, Eff. Nov. 15, 1992.
Section 791.233 - Grant of Parole; Conditions; Paroles-in-Custody; Rules.
Section 791.233a - Repealed. 1982, Act 314, Imd. Eff. Oct. 15, 1982.
Section 791.233b - Eligibility for Parole; Minimum Term.
Section 791.233b[1] - “Major Controlled Substance Offense” Defined.
Section 791.233c - “Prisoner Subject to Disciplinary Time” Defined.
Section 791.233d - Samples for DNA Identification Profiling.
Section 791.234a - Placement of Prisoner in Special Alternative Incarceration Unit.
Section 791.239 - Paroled Prisoner; Arrest Without Warrant.
Section 791.241 - Order Rescinding or Reinstating Parole.
Section 791.242 - Final Order of Discharge; Certificate; Period of Parole.
Section 791.243 - Applications for Pardon; Filing, Information.
Section 791.245 - Hearing; Administering Oath to Witness.
Section 791.246 - Decisions and Recommendations of Parole Board; Majority Vote Required.