Legislation

Title: Juveniles Convicted as Adults - Sentencing - Limitations and Reduction (Juvenile Restoration Act)
Sponsored by: Senator Sydnor
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Authorizing a court, when sentencing a minor convicted as an adult, to impose a sentence less than the minimum term required by law; prohibiting a court from imposing a sentence of life without the possibility of parole or release for a minor; authorizing a certain individual to file a motion to reduce the duration of the individual's sentence; requiring the court to conduct a hearing on a motion to reduce the duration of a sentence; etc.

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Cross-filed with: HB1437

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2020

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/17/2020 Legislative Date 2/17/2020 Action First Reading Senate Rules Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Juveniles Convicted as Adults - Sentencing - Limitations and Reduction (Juvenile Restoration Act) Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/02/2020 Legislative Date 3/02/2020 Action Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/04/2020 Legislative Date 3/04/2020 Action Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/17/2020	2/17/2020	First Reading Senate Rules
			Text - First - Juveniles Convicted as Adults - Sentencing - Limitations and Reduction (Juvenile Restoration Act)
Senate	3/02/2020	3/02/2020	Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings
Senate	3/04/2020	3/04/2020	Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

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