Search Results for keywords:"second look act"

Search Results: keywords:"second look act"

H. R. 10223 — To enable incarcerated persons to petition a Federal court for a second look at sentences longer than 10 years, where the person is not a danger to the safety of any person or the community and has shown they are ready for reentry, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,674
H. R. 10223, also known as the "Second Look Act of 2024," allows individuals incarcerated in the U.S. for over 10 years to request a federal court to reassess their sentences. The bill aims to provide a pathway for sentence modification if the individual is deemed not to be a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10223 wants to help people who have been in jail for a long time by letting a judge look at their punishment again, especially if they've behaved well and aren't dangerous anymore. This way, it might save money and give people another chance to live outside of jail.
S. 5396 — To enable incarcerated persons to petition a Federal court for a second look at sentences longer than 10 years, where the person is not a danger to the safety of any person or the community and has shown they are ready for reentry, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,676
The Second Look Act of 2024 allows incarcerated individuals who have served more than 10 years of a sentence longer than 10 years to petition a federal court for a sentence review. This process considers factors such as the individual's rehabilitation, readiness for reentry,...
Simple Explanation
The Second Look Act of 2024 lets people in jail for a long time ask a judge to see if they can go home early if they've been good and aren't dangerous. This helps inmates who have changed for the better and saves money by not keeping them in jail longer than needed.

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