HOUSE 1951116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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.

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 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.

Cosponsors (1)

David Trone (D-MD)

Subjects

Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime victims
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Government information and archives
Judicial review and appeals
Juvenile crime and gang violence

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