Mississippi SB2821 creates the crime of capital sexual battery and authorizes the death penalty for such crimes.
Mississippi SB2821 creates the crime of capital sexual battery, which applies to sexual battery committed against a person under twelve years of age. The bill mandates a separate sentencing proceeding to determine the penalty, which can be either death or life imprisonment without parole. It outlines procedures for determining the penalty, including jury findings on aggravating and mitigating factors. The bill also revises parole eligibility rules for various offenses, including setting specific parole eligibility terms for different types of crimes.
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