Bill > HB3392

This bill gives courts the authority to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. The bill applies to inmates who are at least 50 years old and have served at least 15 years, or are between 35 and 50 years old and have served at least 20 years, with some exceptions. The court can grant the commutation if it finds the inmate's release would not pose an unreasonable risk to the community, considering factors such as the inmate's age, maturity, rehabilitation, and behavior in prison. The court can reduce the sentence to time served or to a length necessary for a transition and release plan. Inmates can appeal a denial, and the state can file subsequent motions. The bill also requires courts and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to collect and report data on the motions filed and granted.