SB 748
Allows courts to depart from a statutorily required minimum prison term when sentencing a defendant
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4753S.02I
Last Action:
3/12/2018 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (4753S.05C)
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2018

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 748 - This act creates the Justice Safety Valve Act, which allows the court to depart from a statutorily required minimum sentence or prison term when sentencing a defendant found guilty of an offense. The court may not depart from the statutory minimum sentence or prison term for certain offenses as specified in the act.

JESSI JAMES

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