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2011 SESSION

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HB 1533 Parole; eligibility for certain inmates otherwise ineligible.

Introduced by: Algie T. Howell, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Parole; eligibility for certain inmates otherwise ineligible.  Provides that in the case of a person who is ineligible for parole for a combination of three or more offenses involving murder, rape, or robbery, the Parole Board shall consider a petition for reconsideration of ineligibility for parole if the person (i) was convicted only of robbery, (ii) did not injure or attempt to injure any person, (iii) did not have assistance of counsel in preparing a petition for review of ineligibility previously considered on the merits under this provision, (iv) has been continuously confined for at least 15 years, and (v) has a record of good conduct during confinement. The bill contains technical amendments.

FULL TEXT

• 12/27/10  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101295D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 12/27/10  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101295D
• 12/27/10  House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
• 01/24/11  House: Assigned MPPS sub: #2
• 01/27/11  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
• 02/08/11  House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety