SENATE BILL 671

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure

Sponsored By:

Senator Ferguson

Entitled:

Christopher's Law IV - Revisory Power of Courts - Limitations

Synopsis:

Authorizing a defendant who seeks a court to revise, modify, or reduce a sentence to file a motion within 90 days after the sentence is imposed; limiting to 1 year the revisory power of the courts over sentencing; requiring a decision that changes the original sentence to be in writing and state the reasons for the decision; and allowing a motion to revise, modify, or reduce the sentence to be filed at any time in a case involving an illegal sentence, fraud, a mistake, or an irregularity.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/2

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/7

Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

APPEALS -see also- JUDICIAL REVIEW

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Procedure

( 6-229 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered