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MS SB2386

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 99-19-81 of Mississippi Code to add a 10-year lookback period for prior felony convictions used to enhance sentences for habitual offenders
  • Prior felony convictions shall not be considered for habitual offender sentencing enhancement if more than 10 years have elapsed between completion of the prior sentence and commission of the current offense
  • Maintains existing requirement that offenders with two prior separate felony convictions receive maximum sentence unless court provides written explanation for deviation
  • Effective date: July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Habitual offender; prior felonies with completed sentences more than 10 years prior not considered.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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