Sentencing
Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As introduced, makes a person sentenced to imprisonment for life for a conviction of first degree murder that occurred when the person was a minor eligible for parole consideration after service of 65 percent of the 60-year sentence imposed, and no less than 50 percent including any sentence reduction credits earned. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-1705]
As introduced, makes a person sentenced to imprisonment for life for a conviction of first degree murder that occurred when the person was a minor eligible for parole consideration after service of 65 percent of the 60-year sentence imposed, and no less than 50 percent including any sentence reduction credits earned. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore
Def. To Summer Study on 04/06/2016
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As enacted, specifies that a defendant charged with the offense of domestic assault, child abuse, or child neglect or endangerment is not eligible for suspended prosecution and pretrial diversion. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 15. [HB-1528]
As enacted, specifies that a defendant charged with the offense of domestic assault, child abuse, or child neglect or endangerment is not eligible for suspended prosecution and pretrial diversion. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 15.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth
Pub. Ch. 586 on 03/22/2016
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As enacted, adds Class E felony vandalism to the offenses for which a person's sentence may be enhanced if the offense is committed during the time and place of a declared emergency. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 1. [HB-1505]
As enacted, adds Class E felony vandalism to the offenses for which a person's sentence may be enhanced if the offense is committed during the time and place of a declared emergency. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Carter
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 934 on 05/02/2016
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As enacted, revises the criminal gang enhancement statute. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-1479]
As enacted, revises the criminal gang enhancement statute. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 1034 on 05/05/2016
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As enacted, punishes sixth offense DUI as a Class C felony; clarifies "prior convictions" for purposes of enhancing a DUI sentence; removes Class E felony designation for third or subsequent conviction for simple possession or casual exchange of a controlled substance in certain situations; removes mandatory 24-hour litter removal requirement for first DUI offenders. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55. [HB-1478]
As enacted, punishes sixth offense DUI as a Class C felony; clarifies "prior convictions" for purposes of enhancing a DUI sentence; removes Class E felony designation for third or subsequent conviction for simple possession or casual exchange of a controlled substance in certain situations; removes mandatory 24-hour litter removal requirement for first DUI offenders. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver
Pub. Ch. 876 on 05/02/2016
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As introduced, establishes the penalty for the offense of reckless endangerment as a Class D felony if the victim of the offense is eight years of age or younger. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-1343]
As introduced, establishes the penalty for the offense of reckless endangerment as a Class D felony if the victim of the offense is eight years of age or younger. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver
Action Def. In S/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee To 1/1/2016 on 04/21/2015
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As introduced, eliminates the death penalty as a sentence for first degree murder. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-1317]
As introduced, eliminates the death penalty as a sentence for first degree murder. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 03/24/2015
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As introduced, requires that a person convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, must serve 100 percent of the sentence imposed if the sentencing court finds that the murder involved torture beyond that necessary to inflict death or it involved kidnapping the victim and the person was never charged with kidnapping. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5. [HB-1203]
As introduced, requires that a person convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, must serve 100 percent of the sentence imposed if the sentencing court finds that the murder involved torture beyond that necessary to inflict death or it involved kidnapping the victim and the person was never charged with kidnapping. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5.
Sponsored by: Rep. Courtney Rogers
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 04/21/2015
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As enacted, creates a new sentencing enhancement factor when the defendant committed the offense of robbery, aggravated robbery, or especially aggravated robbery on the premises of a licensed pharmacy in an effort to unlawfully obtain, sell, give, or exchange a controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, or other illegal drug. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-114. [HB-587]
As enacted, creates a new sentencing enhancement factor when the defendant committed the offense of robbery, aggravated robbery, or especially aggravated robbery on the premises of a licensed pharmacy in an effort to unlawfully obtain, sell, give, or exchange a controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, or other illegal drug. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-114.
Sponsored by: Rep. Harry Brooks
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 1025 on 05/05/2016
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As enacted, permits a court to order a qualified defendant to serve a period or periods of confinement in the local jail or workhouse not to exceed a total 30 days as a reasonable condition of judicial diversion. - Amends TCA Title 40. [HB-203]
As enacted, permits a court to order a qualified defendant to serve a period or periods of confinement in the local jail or workhouse not to exceed a total 30 days as a reasonable condition of judicial diversion. - Amends TCA Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 1026 on 05/05/2016
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As enacted, creates an enhancement factor, by which the defendant's sentence can be increased, that the defendant knowingly committed the offense within the geographical area, and during the time of, an emergency or disaster. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [HB-170]
As enacted, creates an enhancement factor, by which the defendant's sentence can be increased, that the defendant knowingly committed the offense within the geographical area, and during the time of, an emergency or disaster. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 443 on 05/26/2015
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As enacted, enacts the "Ben Woodruff and Mike Locke Act," which requires a person who commits aggravated vehicular homicide on or after July 1, 2015, to serve 60 percent of the sentence imposed before becoming release eligible; provided, however, that the person must serve at least 45 percent of the sentence imposed after sentence-reduction credits are applied. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5. [HB-45]
As enacted, enacts the "Ben Woodruff and Mike Locke Act," which requires a person who commits aggravated vehicular homicide on or after July 1, 2015, to serve 60 percent of the sentence imposed before becoming release eligible; provided, however, that the person must serve at least 45 percent of the sentence imposed after sentence-reduction credits are applied. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 433 on 05/26/2015
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South Dakota 2015 Regular Session
Allow for discretionary appeals of illegal sentences. [SB-15]
Allow for discretionary appeals of illegal sentences.
Sponsored by: Sen. Judiciary
Signed By Governor S.j. 426 on 02/18/2015
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South Dakota 2015 Regular Session
Revise certain provisions regarding voting rights of a person convicted of a felony. [SB-112]
Revise certain provisions regarding voting rights of a person convicted of a felony.
Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Soli
Scheduled For Hearing on 02/09/2015
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Idaho 2013 Regular Session
Amends existing law relating to sentencing to revise provisions relating to a certain term of confinement; to revise and provide additional provisions relating to mandatory minimum sentencing; and to establish additional provisions relating to parole supervision. [HB-152]
Amends existing law relating to sentencing to revise provisions relating to a certain term of confinement; to revise and provide additional provisions relating to mandatory minimum sentencing; and to establish additional provisions relating to parole supervision.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Reported Printed And Referred To Judiciary, Rules, & Administration on 02/13/2013
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Alaska 28th Legislature
Treatment Programs For Dui Offenses [SB-81]
An Act allowing a reduction of penalties for offenders successfully completing court-ordered treatment programs for persons convicted of driving under the influence or refusing to submit to a chemical test; relating to termination of a revocation of a driver's license; relating to limitation of a driver's license; and relating to restoration of a driver's license.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Coghill
Read The First Time - Referrals on 03/18/2013
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Alaska 28th Legislature
Omnibus Crime/corrections/recidivism Bill [SB-64]
An Act relating to theft and property offenses; relating to the definition of 'prior convictions' for certain theft offenses; establishing the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission and providing an expiration date; relating to electronic monitoring for certain persons convicted of driving while under the influence; relating to the crime of custodial interference; relating to the duties of the Alaska Judicial Council; relating to jail-time credit for offenders in court-ordered treatment programs; relating to conditions of release, probation, and parole;
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Sponsored by: No sponsors
Signed Into Law 7/16 Chapter 83 Sla 14 on 07/17/2014
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Alaska 28th Legislature
Statutory Refs To Mental Retardation [SB-39]
An Act changing the terms 'mental retardation' and 'mentally retarded,' and making conforming changes, in Alaska Statutes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kevin Meyer
Read The First Time - Referrals on 01/28/2013
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Alaska 28th Legislature
Crimes; Victims; Child Abuse And Neglect [SB-22]
An Act relating to the commencement of actions for felony sex trafficking and felony human trafficking; relating to the crime of sexual assault; relating to the crime of unlawful contact; relating to forfeiture for certain crimes involving prostitution; relating to the time in which to commence certain prosecutions; relating to release in a prosecution for stalking or a crime involving domestic violence or for violation of a condition of release in connection with a crime involving domestic violence; relating to interception of private communications
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Sponsored by: No sponsors
Effective Date(s) Of Law 7/1/13 on 06/24/2013
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Alaska 28th Legislature
Use Of Electronic Devices While Driving [SB-122]
An Act relating to the use of electronic devices while driving.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kevin Meyer
Read The First Time - Referrals on 01/22/2014