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AL HB227
Bill
Status
2/13/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jim Hill
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AI Summary
HB227 Summary
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Amends Section 15-18-8 to grant judges discretion in determining the length of sentence a defendant must serve when probation is revoked, rather than requiring them to serve the remainder of the original sentence.
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Revises the implementation date for truth-in-sentencing standards from 2020 to 2026 in Sections 12-25-34, 12-25-34.2, and 12-25-36.
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Makes technical and nonsubstantive revisions to update existing code language to current style throughout the affected sections.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses, provide that a judge may use discretion in the length of sentence a defendant must serve if his or her probation is revoked, Secs. 12-25-34, 12-25-34.2, 12-25-36, 15-18-8 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Judiciary first Amendment Offered
3/12/2020