Legislation

Title: Criminal Procedure - Incarcerated Seniors - Motion to Reduce the Duration of a Sentence
Sponsored by: Senators West, Hettleman, Kelly, and Carozza
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/02 at 10:30 a.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Authorizing an individual who is at least 60 years old and has been imprisoned for at least 20 years 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, unless the court has held a hearing on a similar motion in the preceding 5 years; and requiring a court to consider certain factors in determining whether to grant a motion to reduce the duration of a sentence and to issue its decision in writing or on the record in open court.

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Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2024

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Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/18/2024 Legislative Date 1/18/2024 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Criminal Procedure - Incarcerated Seniors - Motion to Reduce the Duration of a Sentence Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/19/2024 Legislative Date 1/19/2024 Action Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/30/2024 Legislative Date 1/30/2024 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/30/2024 Legislative Date 1/30/2024 Action Hearing 2/02 at 10:30 a.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/18/2024	1/18/2024	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Criminal Procedure - Incarcerated Seniors - Motion to Reduce the Duration of a Sentence
Senate	1/19/2024	1/19/2024	Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate	1/30/2024	1/30/2024	Hearing canceled
Senate	1/30/2024	1/30/2024	Hearing 2/02 at 10:30 a.m.

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