Pennsylvania SB1379 allows for resentencing for convicted individuals who were survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking.

Pennsylvania SB1379 amends Title 42 to provide postconviction resentencing relief for defendants who were survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking at the time of their offense. The bill allows eligible petitioners to request a resentencing hearing if they can prove their victimization was a significant contributing factor to their criminal conduct. The court may consider expert testimony and evidence of trauma, coercive control, or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Pennsylvania SB1379 allows for resentencing for convicted individuals who were survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking.

Pennsylvania SB1379 amends Title 42 to provide postconviction resentencing relief for defendants who were survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking at the time of their offense. The bill allows eligible petitioners to request a resentencing hearing if they can prove their victimization was a significant contributing factor to their criminal conduct. The court may consider expert testimony and evidence of trauma, coercive control, or post-traumatic stress disorder.