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MS HB64
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
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Allows offenders convicted of crimes of violence under Section 97-3-2 between July 1, 1995 and July 1, 2014 to be eligible for parole if the sentencing judge (or senior circuit judge if sentencing judge is retired, disabled, or incapacitated) authorizes parole consideration.
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Requires violent crime offenders seeking parole under this provision to have served at least 10 years of their sentence or, if sentenced to life, at least 10 years of that life sentence.
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Offenders must maintain a record of good conduct in the Department of Corrections to qualify for parole consideration.
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Maintains existing parole prohibitions for habitual offenders, sex crimes, and crimes committed on or after July 1, 2014.
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Effective date: July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Violent offenders, certain; may be paroled by Parole Board if sentencing judge authorizes parole consideration.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017