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Public Hearing Registration

Public Hearing Registration

Members of the public who wish to virtually attend a scheduled public hearing must register online by submitting the registration form located in the tab below.

Please note: Once you submit your registration, you will not receive a link to the public hearing. Please click on “Public Hearing Access” below for instructions on how to access the public hearing.

All fields are required, unless labeled as (optional).

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Public Hearing Access

PLEASE NOTE: Members of the public who wish to attend a scheduled public hearing must register no later than two (2) business days before the hearing date. If you have not registered, please complete and submit the registration form. 

Guidelines:

  • Attendees must log into the hearing at least 15 minutes before the start of the hearing.
  • To eliminate distractions and background noise, cameras must be turned off, and audio must be muted throughout the hearing.
  • If you registered to speak at the hearing, a Parole Board member will call your name during the public testimony segment, and you will be asked to turn on your camera and audio.
  • Please test these instructions before the day of the hearing. If you have any questions about accessing the hearing, please call 517-335-1739 or 517-335-1736.

The Microsoft Teams app must be downloaded before proceeding with the following instructions.

Instructions for Video Access on a Laptop/Computer:

Click here 

Locate the press release for the individual whose public hearing you have registered to attend.*

Click on "Microsoft Teams" in the first paragraph to access the hearing. 

Click on “Continue on this Browser.”

Click on “Join now.”


Instructions for Video Access on a Cell Phone/iPad:

Click here

Locate the press release for the individual whose public hearing you have registered to attend.*

Click on "Microsoft Teams" in the first paragraph to access the hearing. 

Click on “Join as a Guest."

Enter your name and click “Join now” or “Join the Meeting.”

*Press releases will appear on the Michigan Department of Corrections website approximately 2 weeks to 30 days before the scheduled hearing date. 

Updated: 05/21/24