Bill > HB98

This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 439.3401 to expand the legal definition of a "violent offender" by adding kidnapping as described in KRS 509.040 to the list of offenses that qualify an individual as a violent offender. Currently, the statute defines a violent offender based on convictions or guilty pleas for serious criminal offenses such as capital offenses, Class A felonies, sexual offenses, and specific felonies involving death, serious injury, or offenses against minors. By including kidnapping in this definition, the bill means that individuals convicted of kidnapping will now be subject to more restrictive parole and early release conditions. Specifically, violent offenders are generally required to serve at least 85% of their sentence before being eligible for probation, parole, or other forms of early release, and they are limited in the sentence credits they can receive. The bill appears to be part of an ongoing effort to ensure that individuals who commit serious violent crimes serve a substantial portion of their sentenced time before potential release.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb98.html