HB 4189, a bill to reform the parole process for parolable lifers, is in the House Judiciary Committee.
The bill will still permit successor judges to have their input considered by the parole board but would no longer allow them to exercise veto power.
CAPPS works to safely cut Michigan's corrections spending
Michigan spends $2 billion a year on corrections. We can cut corrections costs by safely reducing the prisoner population. Check out our issues to learn more!
The Citizens Alliance on Prisons and Public Spending, a non-profit public policy organization, is concerned about the social and economic costs of prison expansion.
House Bill 4189 would end the authority of successor judges to veto grants of parole to parolable lifers. This reform is long overdue. Read why.
Mission Statement
The Citizens Alliance on Prisons and Public Spending (CAPPS) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy and advocacy organization that works to reduce the social and economic cost of prison expansion. Because policy choices, not crime rates, determine corrections spending, we advocate re-examining those policies and shifting resources to services proven to prevent crime, better prepare people for success after release, and improve the quality of life for all Michigan residents.
Who we are
Our members are people and organizations concerned about corrections spending and Michigan’s over-reliance on incarceration. They include policymakers; corrections, education, human service, and criminal justice professionals; leaders of civil rights, community, business and faith organizations; as well as prisoners and their families.
What we do
CAPPS develops evidence-based proposals for safely reducing the prison population and corrections spending. We inform policymakers, advocacy groups, affected communities and the general public about our issues through our website, FaceBook, Consensus newsletter, research reports, legislative testimony and public presentations. We also collaborate with a wide range of organizations and coalitions.
CAPPS spotlight
Welcome to the new CAPPS website! We’re still completing work on the site, so please contact us at capps@capps-mi.org if you spot anything that is broken or just plain odd. We hope you find our new website useful and informative. We are always happy to receive your feedback.
