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MS HB1401

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Shanda Yates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 99-19-81 of the Mississippi Code to add a 10-year time requirement for habitual offender classification
  • Requires that prior felony convictions must have occurred within 10 years or less of each other to qualify a defendant as a habitual offender
  • Habitual offenders (three felony convictions meeting the criteria) must be sentenced to the maximum term of imprisonment unless the court provides written justification for a lesser sentence
  • Prohibits reduction or suspension of sentences and parole or probation eligibility for those sentenced as habitual offenders
  • Takes effect July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Habitual offenders; provide a 10 year period for separate crimes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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