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IN SB0587

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bray

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes restrictions on prosecuting habitual offenders for drug-related offenses under IC 16-42-19 and IC 35-48-4.

  • Establishes procedures for sentencing repeat drug offenders with one prior unrelated drug felony conviction, allowing an additional fixed term up to the advisory sentence but not exceeding 10 years.

  • Clarifies that convictions for attempt or conspiracy to commit sex crimes in other jurisdictions may be included when sentencing repeat sexual offenders.

  • Simplifies habitual substance offender sentencing procedures by removing prior limitations on drug offense convictions.

  • Effective July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Habitual offenders.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters

1/20/2011

Full Bill Text

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