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MS SB2338
Bill
AI Summary
- Adds requirement that prior convictions must have resulted in actual incarceration for separate terms of one year or more to qualify as habitual offender sentencing
- Mandates maximum term of imprisonment for felony conviction when offender has two prior felony or federal convictions from separate incidents and separate charges
- Requires court to provide written explanation in sentencing order if deviating from maximum sentence for habitual offenders
- Prohibits reduction or suspension of sentence and eliminates parole or probation eligibility for habitual offenders
- Effective July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Habitual offender; revise sentencing under.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division A1/21/2019
Full Bill Text
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