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MO HB907

MO HB907
Allows a court to reduce a life without parole sentence, or a sentence of thirty years or greater, to a sentence of life with eligibility for parole in certain circumstances


summary

Introduced
01/23/2023
In Committee
05/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Allows a court to reduce a life without parole sentence, or a sentence of thirty years or greater, to a sentence of life with eligibility for parole in certain circumstances

AI Summary

This bill allows a court to reduce a life without parole sentence, or a sentence of thirty years or greater, to a sentence of life with eligibility for parole in certain circumstances. The key provisions are: 1. The convicted person must have served at least 30 years in the Department of Corrections, must have been under 20 years of age at the time of the offense, and must not have been previously convicted of a dangerous felony. 2. The convicted person must have made reasonable efforts towards rehabilitation, such as completing programs and exhibiting good behavior in the correctional facility. 3. If the court reduces the sentence, the convicted person will be supervised by the Division of Probation and Parole for the duration of their natural life.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred: Judiciary(H) (on 05/12/2023)

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