SB 425
Requiring minimum time be served for first degree murder before parole eligibility
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 425 would change the law regarding sentences for first-degree murder. Currently, individuals convicted of first-degree murder with a sentence of life with mercy are eligible for parole after serving a minimum of 20 years. This bill increases that minimum to 30 years before parole eligibility can be considered. The bill aims to ensure a longer period of incarceration for those convicted of this serious crime.
Key provisions
- Increases the minimum time served before parole eligibility for first-degree murder to 30 years.
- Applies to individuals convicted of first-degree murder with a sentence of life with mercy.
- Modifies §61-2-2 of the West Virginia Code.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of first-degree murder
- Prisoners serving sentences for first-degree murder with a sentence of life with mercy
- The West Virginia Department of Corrections
Notable changes
- Changes the existing parole eligibility requirements for first-degree murder sentences.
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