46-18-205. Mandatory minimum sentences -- restrictions on deferral or suspension.

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46-18-205 . Mandatory minimum sentences -- restrictions on deferral or suspension.

(1)If the victim was less than 16 years of age, the imposition or execution of the first 30 days of a sentence of imprisonment imposed under the following sections may not be deferred or suspended and the provisions of 46-18-222 do not apply to the first 30 days of the imprisonment:

(a)45-5-503 , sexual intercourse without consent;

(b)45-5-504 , indecent exposure;

(d)45-8-218 , deviate sexual conduct.

(2)Except as provided in 45-9-202 and 46-18-222 , the imposition or execution of the first 2 years of a sentence of imprisonment imposed under the following sections may not be deferred or suspended:

(a)45-5-103 (4), mitigated deliberate homicide;

(b)45-5-202 , aggravated assault;

(d)45-5-303 (2), aggravated kidnapping;

(e)45-5-401 (2), robbery;

(f)45-5-502

(3)and (4), sexual assault;

(g)45-5-503

(2)and (3), sexual intercourse without consent; and

(h)45-5-706 , aggravated sex trafficking.

(3)Except as provided in 46-18-222 , the imposition or execution of the first 10 years of a sentence of imprisonment imposed under 45-5-102 , deliberate homicide, may not be deferred or suspended.

(4)The provisions of this section do not apply to sentences imposed pursuant to 45-5-503 (4), 45-5-507 (5), 45-5-601 (3), 45-5-625 (4), or 45-5-711 .