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FL H0029
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/23/2010
Primary Sponsor
Ari Porth
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AI Summary
- Allows juvenile offenders (those under 18 at time of nonhomicide offense) sentenced to life imprisonment to become eligible for parole after serving 25 years of incarceration
- Requires initial eligibility interview to assess whether offender has demonstrated maturity and reform, with offender having no approved disciplinary reports for at least 3 years before interview
- Commission must consider eight specific factors in parole determination, including victim input, offender's remorse, age/maturity at time of offense, educational/vocational achievements, and history of abuse
- Offenders denied parole are eligible for reinterviews 7 years after denial and every 7 years thereafter
- Short title: "Graham Compliance Act"
Legislative Description
Parole for Juvenile Offenders
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/10/2011
Full Bill Text
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