ALTERATION OF SENTENCE BASED ON CIRCUMSTANCES

Summary

The bill changes sentencing rules so a judge can raise or lower a defendant’s basic sentence after a hearing on mitigating or aggravating circumstances. It requires clear‑and‑convincing evidence for mitigating factors and proof beyond a reasonable doubt for aggravating factors, and sets limits on how much a sentence can be altered. The measure also defines the role of juries, notice requirements, and exclusions for certain aggravating items.

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