§61-2-3. Penalty for murder of second degree.

Murder of the second degree shall be punished by a definite term of imprisonment in the penitentiary which is not less than 15 nor more than 60 years. A person imprisoned pursuant to the provisions of this section is not eligible for parole prior to having served a minimum of 15 years of his or her sentence or the minimum period required by the provisions of §62-12-13 of this code, whichever is greater.§61-2-4. Voluntary manslaughter; penalty.

Voluntary manslaughter shall be punished by a definite term of imprisonment in the penitentiary which is not less than five nor more than 25 years. A person imprisoned pursuant to the provisions of this section is not eligible for parole prior to having served a minimum of five years of his or her sentence or the minimum period required by the provisions of §62-12-13 of this code, whichever is greater.