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MS SB2389
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Section 99-19-83 of the Mississippi Code to modify the habitual offender sentencing statute
- Adds requirement that concurrent or consecutive service of prior sentences both qualify toward habitual offender status
- Expands the types of felonies triggering mandatory life sentences to include crimes of violence, burglary of a dwelling, or sex offenses as defined in Section 45-33-23
- Maintains that habitual offenders convicted under this provision receive life imprisonment without eligibility for reduction, suspension, parole, probation, or early release
- Takes effect July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Habitual offender; revise felonies triggering sentencing as.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/14/2013
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/21/2013
Full Bill Text
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