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MS SB2236

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

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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