HOUSE 1949116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

To authorize the court to depart from a statutory minimum in the case of a juvenile offender, and for other purposes.

Last Action: 5/3/2019

Actions

2019-05-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2019-03-28Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-03-28Introduced in House
2019-03-28Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-03-28 (00)

This bill addresses the sentencing of juvenile offenders.

Specifically, the bill requires courts to consider the diminished culpability of juveniles compared to that of adults when sentencing juvenile offenders. It allows courts to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum by up to 35% to reflect the juvenile's age and prospect for rehabilitation.

Cosponsors (2)

Steve Stivers (R-OH)
David Trone (D-MD)

Subjects

Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Juvenile crime and gang violence
U.S. Sentencing Commission

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