Louisiana SB91 provides resentencing for defendants who are survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault.
Louisiana SB91 establishes procedures for resentencing defendants who are survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. The bill defines "survivor" as a person subjected to such abuse. It allows defendants to move for resentencing if their experiences as survivors were a substantial contributing factor to their offense. The court must conduct a hearing to determine eligibility. If eligible, the court will vacate the original sentence and impose a reduced sentence.
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