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AR SB591
AR SB591Concerning The Sentencing Of A Person Who Committed An Offense Before He Or She Turned Twenty-one Years Of Age.
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Introduced
03/22/2021
03/22/2021
In Committee
04/08/2021
04/08/2021
Crossed Over
04/08/2021
04/08/2021
Passed
Dead
10/15/2021
10/15/2021
Introduced Session
93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT CONCERNING THE SENTENCING OF A PERSON WHO COMMITTED AN OFFENSE BEFORE HE OR SHE TURNED TWENTY- ONE YEARS OF AGE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill amends Arkansas law to change the age threshold from 18 to 21 years old for sentencing and parole eligibility considerations for individuals who committed offenses before reaching that age. It establishes specific parole eligibility timelines and requirements for the Parole Board to consider mitigating factors related to the offender's youth and rehabilitation during the parole review process. The bill also mandates victim notification procedures for these parole hearings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (on 10/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?tbType=&id=sb591&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R |
| BillText | ftp://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/bills/2021R/Public/SB591/SB591040820211011.pdf |
| Senate Amendment S1 | ftp://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/AMEND/2021R/Public/SB591-S1.pdf |
| BillText | ftp://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/bills/2021R/Public/SB591/SB591032220211349.pdf |
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