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MS HB1364
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jansen Owen
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum prison sentence for escaping from prison or jail from 5 years to 10 years for felony escape cases.
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Expands escape provisions to include violations of home detention orders under the intensive supervision program, subjecting violators to felony escape penalties.
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Applies the 10-year maximum penalty to individuals who escape from any jail, escape from custody during lawful arrest for felonies, or willfully fail to return within stipulated time when entrusted to leave.
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Maintains the 1-year maximum jail sentence for escaping from custody related to misdemeanor charges.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Escape; increase penalties upon conviction from a maximum of 5 years to a maximum of 10 years.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020