Vermont H0379 proposes a "Second Look Sentencing Act" allowing incarcerated individuals serving at least 15 years to petition for sentence reduction.

Vermont H0379, the "Second Look Sentencing Act," allows incarcerated individuals who have served at least 15 years of a life sentence to petition for a sentence reduction. The bill outlines a procedure for filing petitions, including eligibility criteria and factors the court must consider. It mandates the Department of Corrections to notify eligible individuals and relevant parties about the act. The court must hold a hearing within 45 days of the petition, considering factors such as the individual's age, health conditions, and rehabilitation efforts.

Vermont H0379 proposes a "Second Look Sentencing Act" allowing incarcerated individuals serving at least 15 years to petition for sentence reduction.

Vermont H0379, the "Second Look Sentencing Act," allows incarcerated individuals who have served at least 15 years of a life sentence to petition for a sentence reduction. The bill outlines a procedure for filing petitions, including eligibility criteria and factors the court must consider. It mandates the Department of Corrections to notify eligible individuals and relevant parties about the act. The court must hold a hearing within 45 days of the petition, considering factors such as the individual's age, health conditions, and rehabilitation efforts.