“Bail was originally intended to ensure a person returns to court to face charges,” Korobkin said. “Instead, the money bail system has morphed into a mass incarceration of the poor.”

Multiple bipartisan bills seeking to reduce the state criminal justice system’s reach have been introduced since the beginning of the year. Those bills — including proposed changes to civil asset forfeiture, the age of adulthood for prosecution and cash bail policies — likely will have a better chance to pass than in previous years.

Cities like Ecorse, which is along the Detroit River and attracts anglers, are expected to benefit from changes in how Wayne County administers $5.4 million in community development block grants to 34 communities. A majority of the funds will no longer be granted by a population-based formula but through a competitive bid process.

Police have three main roadside tests they administer to tell if someone is driving while drunk or on drugs. The tests, however, yield mixed results for marijuana.

“After extensive review and evaluation, the commission has unanimously concluded that the existing system is broken, and it is imperative to create a stable and consistent funding source for Michigan trial courts that removes trial court judges from the role of raising money for the operation of the courts,” the report states.