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MS HB483
Bill
Status
2/28/2023
Primary Sponsor
Edward Blackmon
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AI Summary
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Authorizes sentencing judges to set a re-evaluation date within 12 months of sentencing for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes (excluding crimes of violence defined in Section 97-3-2)
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At the re-evaluation hearing, judges may assess offenders for mental health needs, drug treatment, literacy, job readiness, or other matters at the judge's discretion
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Allows judges to develop alternative plans to incarceration in the Mississippi Department of Corrections based on the assessment results
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The re-evaluation date must be included in the original sentencing order at the time of sentencing
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Effective date: July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Sentencing judge; authorize to set date to revisit sentencing of nonviolent offenders.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/28/2023