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Title: Establishes Alternative Sentencing Options For Juvenile Offenders In Compliance With United States Supreme Court Holdings

None by Governor Tate Reeves


Title: Establishes Alternative Sentencing Options For Juvenile Offenders In Compliance With United States Supreme Court Holdings

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Title: Establishes Alternative Sentencing Options For Juvenile Offenders In Compliance With United States Supreme Court Holdings

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report vote and pass a bill that establishes new provisions related to new sentencing options for juveniles considering United States Supreme Court Holdings in the Cases of Miller V. Alabama and Roper V. Simmons.

Highlights:

  • Defines Juvenile Offender (Sec. 1). 

  • Authorizes first degree murder by a Minor to be punishable by life in prison (Sec. 1). 

  • Authorizes capital murder by a minor to be punishable by life in prison (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that the death sentence cannot be applied to minors (Sec. 1). 

  • SPecifies that this does not apply in cases where an attorney recused himself or has a conflict of interest (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that this does not apply in cases where an attorney is required to travel beyond the limits of their jurisdiction (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Title: Establishes Alternative Sentencing Options For Juvenile Offenders In Compliance With United States Supreme Court Holdings

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Establishes Alternative Sentencing Options For Juvenile Offenders In Compliance With United States Supreme Court Holdings

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes new provisions related to new sentencing options for juveniles considering United States Supreme Court Holdings in the Cases of Miller V. Alabama and Roper V. Simmons.

Highlights:

  • Defines Juvenile Offender (Sec. 1). 

  • Authorizes first degree murder by a Minor to be punishable by life in prison (Sec. 1). 

  • Authorizes capital murder by a minor to be punishable by life in prison (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that the death sentence cannot be applied to minors (Sec. 1). 

  • SPecifies that this does not apply in cases where an attorney recused himself or has a conflict of interest (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that this does not apply in cases where an attorney is required to travel beyond the limits of their jurisdiction (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Title: Establishes Alternative Sentencing Options For Juvenile Offenders In Compliance With United States Supreme Court Holdings

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