SB 506
Modifies provisions relating to minimum prison terms
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LR Number:
0701S.03I
Last Action:
3/23/2023 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2023

Current Bill Summary

SB 506 - This act modifies current minimum prison terms for certain offenses. If an offender has one previous prison commitment, he or she shall serve 80%, rather than 40%, of the sentence. If an offender has two previous prison commitments, he or she shall serve 90%, rather than 50%, of the sentence. If an offender has three or more previous prison commitments, he or she shall serve 100%, rather than 80%, of the sentence.

Additionally, if the offender has been found guilty of a dangerous felony, he or she shall serve 100%, rather than 85%, of the sentence.

Finally, an offender serving his or her sentence pursuant to this act shall serve a conditional release or parole term that shall end no earlier than the last day of his or her entire sentence.

MARY GRACE PRINGLE

Amendments

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