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MS SB2237
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 99-19-81 to exclude prior felony convictions committed before age 18 from habitual offender sentencing requirements
- Requires offenders to have been at least 18 years old at the time of prior offenses to be subject to mandatory maximum sentence as a nonviolent habitual offender
- Maintains existing requirement that courts must provide written explanation in sentencing order to deviate from maximum sentence
- Preserves prohibition on sentence reduction, suspension, parole, or probation for those meeting the habitual offender criteria
- Takes effect July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Habitual offender; crimes committed before 18 years of age not considered.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/11/2021
Full Bill Text
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