SB 920 - Wieland, Paul
Modifies provisions relating to jury instructions for the offense of murder in the first degree
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4966S.01I
Title
SB 920
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2020
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 920 - Under current law, if an offender is found guilty of first degree murder, the court is required to instruct a jury that if a punishment is not agreed upon by the jurors, the court shall assess and declare the punishment of life imprisonment without eligibility for probation, parole, or release except by act of the governor or death. This act no longer requires the court to instruct the jury as it relates to the death of the offender.
This act is identical to SB 288 (2019) and SB 996 (2018).
MARY GRACE BRUNTRAGER