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MS SB2314
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires mandatory maximum prison sentences for persons convicted of felonies punishable by more than 5 years imprisonment who have two prior felony convictions (state or federal) from separate incidents, both occurring when defendant was 18 years or older, with each prior conviction involving at least 1 year served in prison
- Eliminates judicial discretion to reduce, suspend, or otherwise deviate from the maximum sentence without written explanation in the sentencing order
- Prohibits parole or probation eligibility for habitual offenders sentenced under this statute
- Establishes a 10-year lookback period, excluding prior felony convictions if more than 10 years elapsed between completion of the prior sentence and commission of the current offense
- Takes effect July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Habitual offender; revise sentencing.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division A1/21/2019
Full Bill Text
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