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MS SB2203

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 99-19-81 to add a 10-year lookback period for prior felony convictions when determining habitual offender sentencing
  • Prior felony convictions are not counted toward habitual offender enhancement if more than 10 years have elapsed between completion of the prior sentence and commission of the current offense
  • Habitual offenders (those with two prior felony convictions) remain subject to maximum sentence imprisonment with no eligibility for parole or probation reduction
  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Habitual offender; prior felonies with completed sentences more than 10 years prior to date of offense not considered.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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