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MS SB2279
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes "The Lieutenant Troy Morris Law" to criminalize absconding from parole or earned release supervision
- Makes absconding from parole or earned release for 6 months or more a criminal offense punishable by up to 5 years in prison
- Prison sentence for absconding runs consecutively, beginning after the expiration of the original term of imprisonment
- Existing law already covered escape or attempted escape from Department of Corrections custody; this amendment adds absconding from community supervision
- Effective date: July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Parole and earned release; criminalize absconding.
Last Action
Died In Conference
3/29/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B2/24/2021
Judiciary, Division B1/12/2021
Full Bill Text
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