KS SB255

Inmates may petition for resentencing after 10 years if they were under 25 at the time of offense, age 50 or older, a veteran whose status wasn't considered at sentencing, or have completed required rehabilitative programming

Inmates ages 25-49 at the time of offense must wait 15 years after sentencing before filing a petition

Courts may reduce sentence length, release the inmate to postrelease supervision, or fully discharge the inmate if good cause is found, but cannot modify mandatory minimum portions of sentences

Victims or their families must be notified of hearings and have the right to testify but cannot be compelled to provide testimony or discovery

Denied petitions trigger a 5-year waiting period before refiling unless the court authorizes a shorter timeframe