HB 6328 Summary

• Courts must fix a definite term of imprisonment for first-time felony convictions instead of imposing indeterminate sentences with minimum and maximum terms.

• For repeat offenders with one prior felony conviction, maximum sentences are capped at 1.5 times the longest term prescribed for a first conviction.

• For repeat offenders with two or more prior felony convictions, maximum sentences are capped at twice the longest term for a first conviction, or life imprisonment if eligible.

• For repeat offenders with three or more prior felony convictions, courts may impose life sentences for felonies with maximum terms of 5 years or more, or up to 15 years for lesser felonies.

• Repeals Chapter XVII of the Criminal Code and takes effect October 1, 2010, contingent on passage of HB 6329.