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MS SB2342
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Section 99-19-81 of Mississippi Code to add a 10-year lookback period for prior felony convictions in habitual offender sentencing determinations
- Prior felony convictions cannot be counted for habitual offender enhancement if more than 10 years have elapsed between the completion of the prior sentence and the commission of the current offense
- Maintains existing requirement that offenders with two prior felony convictions receive maximum sentence unless court provides written explanation for deviation
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
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
2/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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