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AK SB114

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Tom Begich

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Origin

Senate

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes parole eligibility for minors sentenced as adults or under dual sentences at 15 years after initial detention, minus time released pending trial or sentencing.

  • Requires parole board to consider prisoner's age-related characteristics including immaturity, impetuosity, failure to appreciate consequences, and inexperience with the judicial system when evaluating parole.

  • Mandates parole board reconsider applications from juveniles sentenced as adults within 2 years if parole is initially denied.

  • Applies retroactively to offenses committed before, on, or after the effective date of the act.

Legislative Description

Juvenile Offenders: Parole Eligibility

Minors

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

3/29/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/29/2021

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