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MS HB751
Bill
Status
2/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joel Bomgar
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AI Summary
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Removes prohibition preventing circuit and county court judges from suspending execution of imprisonment sentences after an offender has begun serving the sentence.
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Requires courts to notify the Mississippi Department of Corrections within 15 days when placing an offender on probation, with notice sent to both central and regional offices.
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Creates the Mississippi Sentencing Disparity Task Force composed of 12 members including legislators, Governor appointees, the Attorney General, Department of Corrections Commissioner, Supreme Court Chief Justice, Parole Board Chairman, faith-based organization director, and a former offender.
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Task force shall study and report on sentencing disparities documented by the Department of Corrections to promote uniform justice throughout the state.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Circuit and county courts; remove prohibition that prevents courts from suspending sentence once offender begins serving such sentence.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/9/2017