This bill amends K.S.A. 21-6819 to establish new guidelines for sentencing in cases involving multiple convictions. It specifies that the postrelease supervision term for offenders will be based on the longest supervision term imposed for any of the crimes committed. The bill removes certain subsections from K.S.A. 21-6606 that pertain to mandatory consecutive sentences, allowing judges discretion in imposing concurrent or consecutive sentences. Additionally, it clarifies that if multiple sentences are imposed consecutively, the total prison sentence cannot exceed twice the base sentence, and supervision terms will not be aggregated.

The bill also outlines the process for determining the primary crime in cases with multiple convictions, emphasizing that the primary crime is the one with the highest severity ranking. It establishes that if a primary crime is reversed on appeal, the case will be remanded for resentencing, adhering to the new provisions. Furthermore, it introduces conditions under which a departure from the presumptive sentence may occur based on aggravating factors, ensuring that any departure sentence does not exceed twice the maximum presumptive term for the crime. The existing section of K.S.A. 21-6819 is repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 21-6819