MS HB269

Reduces the statute of limitations for filing motions to vacate, set aside, or correct convictions and sentences from three (3) years to one (1) year after direct appeal or expiration of appeal deadline.

Maintains one (1) year filing deadline for post-conviction relief in capital cases.

Preserves exceptions to the one-year limit for cases involving intervening appellate decisions, newly discovered evidence not reasonably discoverable at trial, or untested biological evidence subject to DNA testing.

Applies to persons currently incarcerated, civilly committed, on parole or probation, or subject to sex offender registration for the duration of registration or first five years, whichever is shorter.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.