Crystal Diamond Brantley voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Prohibits Life Without Parole for Children
Title: Prohibits Life Without Parole for Children
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits life without parole for children.
Prohibits young adults from being sentenced to life witout parole (Sec. 1).
Authorizes young adults to revieve a parole hearing after 15 years (Sec. 3).
Requires parole board to consider the following:
State of victim;
Age at the time of crime;
Maturity and behavior differences;
Nature of the offense; and
Offender’s community circumstances (Sec. 3).
Authorizes counsel to be present for offender at parole hearings (Sec. 3).
Title: Prohibits Life Without Parole for Children