Case: Makowski v. Governor

11-000579-Cz | Michigan state trial court

Filed Date: May 19, 2011

Closed Date: Sept. 12, 2017

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) On December 2, 2011, the plaintiff filed a lawsuit in Ingham Circuit Court of Michigan challenging the governor of Michigan’s revocation of the commutation of his sentence. The governor had enforced restrictions on granting commutations, citing COVID-19 as a concern in correctional facilities. The plaintiff, represented by private counsel, sued the Governor and the Secretary of State of Michigan.

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Michigan

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 19, 2011

Closing Date: Sept. 12, 2017

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Individual serving a life sentence in the Michigan Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole who received a commutation that the Governor then purported to rescind.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Michigan Clinical Law Program

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

State of Michigan

Defendant Type(s):