Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Eligibility (Vincent Anthony Fisher III Act)

Summary

HB 1489 revises the eligibility for inmates to file a motion to reduce the length of their sentence, limiting it to certain offenders who have served at least 20 years and are not convicted of a list of serious violent crimes. It also establishes the hearing process, the factors a court must weigh, and limits how often a person can file such motions. The measure was withdrawn after receiving an unfavorable report from the Judiciary Committee.

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