Bill > S00257

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to allow the district attorney (DA) to file a motion for resentencing of a defendant who has served at least 20 years for a Class A felony or 15 years for any other felony, including a sentence received through a guilty plea. The court can then reduce the sentence if it is in the interest of justice, considering factors such as the defendant's risk to public safety, disciplinary record, rehabilitation efforts, age, and time served. The bill aims to provide a mechanism for the DA to revisit cases where the original sentence may be excessive or no longer serves the goals of incarceration, particularly for individuals who have grown, changed, and been rehabilitated over time.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S257