Imprisonment.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California’s Penal Code to clarify when a felony sentence must be served in state prison. Specifically, it requires that a sentence exceeding six years be served in state prison, regardless of prior felony convictions or sex offender registration requirements. The bill also emphasizes the rehabilitative purpose of incarceration and outlines provisions for compassionate release and resentencing for individuals serving life sentences.
Key provisions
- Requires a sentence exceeding six years to be served in state prison.
- Reinforces the rehabilitative purpose of incarceration and the availability of rehabilitative programs.
- Establishes criteria for compassionate release and resentencing for individuals serving life sentences without parole.
- Modifies sentencing guidelines for felony sentences, potentially leading to longer prison terms for certain offenses.
- Clarifies the application of mandatory supervision and its impact on time credit.
- Addresses retroactive application of certain sentencing changes.
- Specifies conditions under which a defendant may be sentenced to state prison despite prior convictions.
- Outlines procedures for submitting statements of aggravation or mitigation during sentencing.
Who is affected
- Defendants convicted of felonies
- California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
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