(a) Any person who commits a felony offense involving homicide, §§ 5-10-101 -- 5-10-103, assault or battery, § 5-13-201 et seq., or domestic battering or assault on a family member or household member, §§ 5-26-303 -- 5-26-309, may be subject to an enhanced sentence of an additional term of imprisonment of not less than one (1) year and not greater than ten (10) years if the offense is committed in the presence of a child.
(b) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated cruelty to a dog, cat, or equine under § 5-62-104 may be subject to an enhanced sentence of an additional term of imprisonment not to exceed five (5) years if the offense is committed in the presence of a child.
(c)
(1) To seek an enhanced penalty established in this section, a prosecuting attorney shall notify the defendant in writing that the defendant is subject to the enhanced penalty.
(2) If the defendant is charged by information or indictment, the prosecuting attorney may include the written notice in the information or indictment.
(d) The enhanced portion of the sentence is consecutive to any other sentence imposed.
(e) Any person convicted under this section is not eligible for early release on parole or community correction transfer for the enhanced portion of the sentence.
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