This bill amends K.S.A. 21-6810 to establish that prior convictions for crimes defined by statutes later deemed unconstitutional by an appellate court cannot be used for criminal history scoring unless the unconstitutionality is subsequently overruled or reversed. The bill also includes various provisions regarding the classification and scoring of prior convictions, including the treatment of adult and juvenile offenses, and specifies that all prior convictions will be counted separately unless they enhance the severity level or are elements of the current crime.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 21-6810, effectively replacing it with the new language that clarifies how prior convictions are to be treated in the context of sentencing. The changes aim to ensure that individuals are not penalized for convictions that have been invalidated by the courts, thereby promoting fairness in the criminal justice system. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 21-6810