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2004 SESSION
HB 755 Death penalty; content of sentencing order when sentence of imprisonment for life imposed.
Introduced by: Robert Hurt | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Capital murder sentencing order. Provides that when a court sets aside a sentence of death and imposes a sentence of imprisonment for life, it shall include in the sentencing order an explanation for the reduction in sentence.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Capital murder sentencing order. Provides that when a court sets aside a sentence of death and imposes a sentence of imprisonment for life, it shall include in the sentencing order a full statement of its findings in support of the reduction in sentence.