RI S2731

Defendants who have served at least 10 years of incarceration may file a motion for sentence reconsideration in superior court, with indigent applicants entitled to court-appointed counsel

Courts may reduce sentences based on demonstrated rehabilitation, changes in law that would have affected the original sentence, sentencing disparities among co-defendants, and compassionate factors including age and health conditions

Individuals serving life without parole or mandatory minimum sentences are excluded from eligibility

Victims must be notified of proceedings and have the right to address the court or submit written impact statements regarding sentence reduction motions

If a motion is denied, defendants must wait 5 years before filing another motion; the act applies retroactively to sentences imposed before its effective date