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MS SB2236
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 99-19-81 to apply habitual offender sentencing only to felonies punishable by imprisonment for more than 5 years
- Requires habitual offenders (those with two prior felony convictions punishable by more than 5 years imprisonment) to receive the maximum term of imprisonment for their current felony
- Allows courts to deviate from maximum sentences only if they provide written explanation in the sentencing order
- Prohibits sentence reduction, suspension, parole, or probation eligibility for habitual offenders subject to this statute
- Takes effect July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Habitual offender; crimes punishable by imprisonment for 5 years or less not considered.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/11/2021
Full Bill Text
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