SB425

Requiring minimum time be served for first degree murder before parole eligibility

Introduced·1/15/26
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West Virginia SB425 mandates a minimum 30-year prison term for first-degree murder before parole eligibility.

West Virginia SB425 amends the state code to establish a minimum 30-year prison term for individuals convicted of first-degree murder with a life sentence. This bill ensures that those sentenced to life with mercy cannot be considered for parole until they have served at least 30 years. This change aims to ensure that convicted murderers serve a substantial portion of their sentence before parole eligibility.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 15

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 15

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 15

Senate

Introduced in Senate