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US HR1951
To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
03/28/2019
03/28/2019
In Committee
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes a court to reduce a prison term imposed on a defendant convicted as an adult for an offense committed as a juvenile if (1) the defendant has served at least 20 years in custody, and (2) the defendant is not a danger to public safety.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes a court to reduce the prison term imposed on a defendant who was convicted as an adult for an offense committed before they turned 18 years old, if the defendant has served at least 20 years and is not considered a danger to public safety. The bill requires the court to consider various factors, including the defendant's age at the time of the offense, their behavior and rehabilitation in prison, and the circumstances surrounding the crime. The bill also establishes a process for defendants to apply for sentence reductions and provides for the appointment of counsel if needed.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1951/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1951/BILLS-116hr1951ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1951/BILLS-116hr1951ih.pdf.pdf |
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