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MS SB2245
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 99-19-81 to revise sentencing requirements for habitual offenders convicted of felonies
- Requires that prior felony convictions must have resulted in actual incarceration for separate terms of one year or more (adds "and actually incarcerated for" language)
- Mandates sentencing to the maximum term of imprisonment for the current felony unless the court provides written explanation in the sentencing order for deviating from the maximum
- Prohibits reduction, suspension, parole, or probation eligibility for habitual offenders sentenced under this statute
- Takes effect July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Habitual offender; revise sentencing under.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/11/2021
Full Bill Text
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