LD246

Maine LD246 allows courts to consider sentencing alternatives for primary caregivers convicted of offenses.

Maine LD246 mandates that courts consider sentencing alternatives for defendants convicted of offenses who are primary caregivers of minors, elderly dependents, or individuals with disabilities. The court must weigh factors like the offense's nature, the defendant's history, family circumstances, and the impact of imprisonment on the dependents. The defendant must file a motion supported by an affidavit to request this consideration.