This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish a minimum time requirement for individuals convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life with mercy. Specifically, it stipulates that such individuals must serve a minimum of 30 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole.

The new legal language inserted into the existing law clarifies that, despite any other provisions in the code, those convicted under this section will not be eligible for parole until they have completed the 30-year minimum sentence. This change aims to ensure that individuals convicted of this serious crime serve a substantial portion of their sentence before being considered for release.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 61-2-2