Relates to the resentencing of certain juvenile and adolescent offenders

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Criminal Procedure Law that lets 16‑ and 17‑year‑old individuals convicted of a felony before October 1 2018 petition for resentencing. Those not convicted of certain violent crimes may have their sentences reduced and become eligible for parole after fifteen years, with the court weighing factors like immaturity and rehabilitation. It aims to give young offenders a chance for a more appropriate sentence and earlier release.

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