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AL HB441
Bill
Status
4/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Marcel Black
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AI Summary
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Prohibits sentencing defendants to serve consecutive incarceration portions of split sentences for multiple convictions at the same sentencing event.
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Clarifies that for split sentences of 15 years or less, defendants are ineligible for parole or good time credit during the maximum imprisonment term (up to 3 years).
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Applies maximum probation limitations of 2 years for misdemeanors and 5 years for felonies to all split sentences, including those under Section 15-18-8.
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Authorizes courts to modify probation conditions and revoke probation while defendants serve either the incarceration or probation portion of a split sentence, with options to order substance abuse or community corrections programs.
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Provides full credit for time served on probation upon successful completion of court-ordered residential drug or alcohol treatment programs.
Legislative Description
Criminal sentencing, suspended sentences, split sentences, consecutive incarcerations prohibited, maximum probation, defendant not eligible for good time or parole, probationary sentences subject to modification, order regarding substance abuse treatment and full credit for treatment, Secs. 15-18-8, 15-22-54 am'd.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Last Action
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass lost Roll Call 1163
4/21/2010