2020 House Bill 6220

Add subjective elements to criminal conviction sentencing guidelines

Introduced in the House

Sept. 15, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Mary Whiteford (R-80)

To revise the state sentencing guidelines used to determine prison sentences for felonies to permit more leniency based on whether a defendant has actively sought and is receiving mental health treatment, and doing what the doctor ordered.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary