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MS HB62

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum sentence requirement for parole eligibility from one-fourth to one-third of the total sentence imposed.

  • Requires the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections to recommend an inmate for parole before the State Parole Board can grant parole.

  • Maintains existing exceptions to parole eligibility, including confirmed habitual criminals, sex offenders, and those convicted of certain violent crimes like robbery with a firearm.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Parole; require offender serve at least 1/3 of sentence and that commissioner recommend parole before offender is eligible for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/7/2014

Full Bill Text

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