| Last Action | posted in committee |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. |
| Bill Documents |
Bill
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| Impact Statements | Local Mandate |
| Bill Request Number | 1727 |
| Sponsor | K. Stein |
| Summary of Original Version | Amend KRS 532.020 relating to the classification of misdemeanor offenses outside of the Penal Code to specify that an offense that has a maximum jail time of 30 days is a Class B misdemeanor and an offense with a maximum jail time in excess of 30 days but less than 12 months is a Class A misdemeanor; amend KRS 532.090 relating to jail time for misdemeanors in the Penal Code to reduce maximum jail time for a Class A misdemeanor from 12 months to 6 months, and maximum jail time for a Class B misdemeanor from 90 days to 30 days; amend numerous other statutes to conform; permit a person who is in jail on the effective date of the act for a misdemeanor committed prior the effective date of the act to apply to the sentencing court for a sentence reduction; RETROACTIVE. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Courts, District - Misdemeanor offense, jail time reduction Crimes and Punishments - Misdemeanor offense, jail time reduction Criminal Procedure - Misdemeanor offense, jail time reduction Jails and Jailers - Misdemeanor offense, jail time reduction Retroactive Legislation - Misdemeanor offense, jail time reduction Local Mandate - Misdemeanor offense, jail time reduction |
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| 02/12/08 |
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| 02/27/08 |
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