HB 1949 To authorize the court to depart from a statutory minimum in the case of a juvenile offender, and for other purposes
US Congress 116th Congress
To authorize the court to depart from a statutory minimum in the case of a juvenile offender, and for other purposes.
HB-1949
About HB-1949
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.
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Introduced 04/10/2019
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