SB 160: Parole for Juvenile Offenders
GENERAL BILL by Joyner
Parole for Juvenile Offenders; Cites this act as the "Graham Compliance Act." Provides that a juvenile offender who was less than 18 years of age at the time of commission of a nonhomicide offense and who is sentenced to life imprisonment is eligible for parole if the offender has been incarcerated for a minimum period. Requires an initial eligibility interview to determine whether the juvenile offender has demonstrated maturity and reform for parole. Provides criteria to determine maturity and reform, etc.
Effective Date: upon becoming a law
Last Action: 5/7/2011 Senate - Died in Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/7/2011 Senate - Died in Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Criminal Justice (CJ)
- Judiciary (JU)
- Budget (BC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2010 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/16/2010 | Senate |
• Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Budget -SJ 22 |
| 3/8/2011 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 22 |
| 5/7/2011 | Senate |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died in Criminal Justice |
