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HB 315 Use of discretionary sentencing guidelines.

Introduced by: Kenneth R. Melvin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Use of discretionary sentencing guidelines. Provides that in criminal cases tried by a jury, the jury shall be presented with completed sentencing guidelines worksheets prior to commencement of the sentencing phase of the trial. Additionally, the jury would be permitted to recommend a punishment based upon the guidelines. Currently, the jury is prohibited from considering sentencing guidelines when determining punishment.

FULL TEXT

• 01/12/00  House: Presented & ordered printed 001340848  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/12/00  House: Presented & ordered printed 001340848
• 01/12/00  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/17/00  House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
• 02/11/00  House: Continued to 2001 in Courts of Justice (23-Y 0-N)