House Bill No. introduced by B. Mercer aims to revise sentencing laws, particularly focusing on the credit for time served prior to sentencing and the conditions under which this credit may be denied during revocation proceedings. The bill grants district courts the authority to deny elapsed time credit for a reasonable period related to violations and clarifies that defendants can only receive credit for time served if it is connected to the conduct for which they were convicted. Key amendments include the removal of previous mandates for credit for time served before trial or sentencing, thereby allowing judges discretion in granting such credit based on case circumstances.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the daily rate of credit for incarceration will be determined annually by the board of county commissioners, ensuring it reflects the actual costs incurred by detention facilities. It also introduces a new section specifying that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025, and that its provisions will apply to offenders sentenced on or after this date. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance clarity and flexibility in the sentencing process while holding offenders accountable for any violations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_1(1): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_1(2): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_1(3): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_1(4): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_1(5): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_1(6): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_1(7): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_1(8): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_1: 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_2(1): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_2(2): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_2(3): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_2(4): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_2(5): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_2(6): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_2(7): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_2(8): 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403
HB0582_2: 46-18-201, 46-18-203, 46-18-403