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MS SB2268

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 99-7-37 of Mississippi Code to clarify lesser included offenses for homicide charges
  • Capital murder indictments may charge the lesser offense of first-degree murder
  • First-degree murder indictments may charge the lesser offenses of second-degree murder or manslaughter
  • Second-degree murder indictments may charge the lesser offense of manslaughter
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Homicide; clarify lesser included offenses.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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