SB 296

Abstract

Sentencing proceeding by jury after conviction; relevant mitigating evidence. Provides that relevant evidence that may be admissible by the defendant during the sentencing phase by a jury may include the circumstances surrounding the offense, the history and background of the defendant, and any other facts in mitigation of the offense. The bill also provides various examples of facts in mitigation of the offense. The bill also provides that any relevant evidence and facts in mitigation that may be considered by a jury when ascertainment of punishment by jury has been requested by the accused also may be considered by the court when the court fixes punishment.

Sentencing proceeding by jury after conviction;relevant mitigating evidence. Provides that relevant evidencethat may be admissible by the defendant during the sentencing phaseby a jury may include the circumstances surrounding the offense,the history and background of the defendant, and any other factsin mitigation of the offense. The bill also provides various examplesof facts in mitigation of the offense.