MS HB1122

Requires mandatory maximum sentences for habitual offenders convicted of crimes of violence under Section 97-3-2, with sentences not subject to suspension, and removes eligibility for probation.

Mandates life imprisonment for habitual offenders convicted of crimes of violence, with sentences not subject to suspension, but allows parole eligibility after 50 years of service for early release purposes.

Denies parole eligibility for habitual offenders convicted of crimes of violence, while allowing parole eligibility for other habitual offenders after serving one-fourth of their sentence or 10 years if sentenced to 40+ years or life imprisonment.

Restricts earned time and trusty-time sentence reductions for inmates serving sentences for crimes of violence who are also convicted as habitual offenders under Sections 99-19-81 through 99-19-87.

Effective date: July 1, 2020.