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MS HB59
Bill
Status
2/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Bill Kinkade
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AI Summary
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Removes language stating that offenders convicted of crimes of violence are eligible for parole.
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Requires offenders convicted of crimes of violence to serve at least 50% of their sentence before becoming eligible for early release from the Department of Corrections.
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Allows courts to order removal of conviction records for individuals convicted of non-violent crimes who have received a certificate of rehabilitation, if the court determines it is in the interests of justice.
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Defines crimes of violence to include murder, rape, robbery, kidnapping, aggravated assault, manslaughter, burglary of a dwelling, carjacking, and other specified felonies.
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Takes effect July 1, 2018 (note: bill text contains a scrivener's error with conflicting effective date language).
Legislative Description
Offenders convicted of a crime of violence; strike reference that such offenders are eligible for parole.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/27/2018