MS HB783

Amends sentencing guidelines for habitual nonviolent offenders convicted of felonies with two prior felony convictions from separate incidents and separate sentences of one year or more.

Requires courts to sentence such offenders to the maximum prescribed term with no suspension, reduction, or parole eligibility as the default sentence.

Allows courts to impose sentences less than the maximum and suspend execution of sentences exceeding one year with post-release supervision up to ten years if the prosecuting attorney, defendant, and defense counsel all agree.

Requires sentences to be served day-for-day with no credit for time not actually served on suspended portions.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.