Rhode Island S2731 establishes a process for eligible inmates to request sentence reductions based on rehabilitation and other factors.

Rhode Island S2731, known as the Sentencing Reconsideration Act, allows eligible inmates to seek sentence reductions from the superior court. Eligibility requires serving at least ten years, demonstrating rehabilitation through vocational training or treatment programs, and making positive contributions. The court considers factors like rehabilitation efforts, changes in law, sentencing disparities, and compassionate considerations. Victims have rights to be notified and address the court. Sentences of life without parole or mandatory minimums are excluded.

Rhode Island S2731 establishes a process for eligible inmates to request sentence reductions based on rehabilitation and other factors.

Rhode Island S2731, known as the Sentencing Reconsideration Act, allows eligible inmates to seek sentence reductions from the superior court. Eligibility requires serving at least ten years, demonstrating rehabilitation through vocational training or treatment programs, and making positive contributions. The court considers factors like rehabilitation efforts, changes in law, sentencing disparities, and compassionate considerations. Victims have rights to be notified and address the court. Sentences of life without parole or mandatory minimums are excluded.