Title

Murder -- Penalty

Secretary of State No.

166

Description

MURDER--PENALTY--INITIATIVE STATUTE. Changes and expands categories of first degree murder for which penalties of death or confinement without possibility of parole may be imposed. Changes minimum sentence for first degree murder from life to 25 years to life. Increases penalty for second degree murder. Prohibits parole of convicted murderers before service of 25 or 15 year terms, subject to good-time credit. During punishment stage of cases in which death penalty is authorized: permits consideration of all felony convictions of defendant; requires court to impanel new jury if first jury is unable to reach a unanimous verdict on punishment. Financial impact: Indeterminable but potentially significant future increase in state costs.

Proponents

John V. Briggs, 2924 San Juan Drive, Fullerton, California 92635 ^Udistrict Office:^R 1441 N. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton, Ca 92635 (714) 879-2345 ^Ustate Capitol Office:^R Room 3086, State Capitol Sacramento, Ca 95814 (916) 445-4264

Date

1-3-1978

Document Type

Initiative

Qualified

Qualified

Recommended Citation

Murder -- Penalty California Initiative 166 (1978).
https://repository.uclawsf.edu/ca_ballot_inits/333