SB 160 (2011) -  Parole for Juvenile Offenders

by Joyner
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 Event: 05/07/11 S Died in Criminal Justice on Saturday, May 7, 2011 3:35 AM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

Senate Referrals

  • Criminal Justice
  • Judiciary
  • Budget

Related Bills

Staff Analysis

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Died in Criminal Justice Time: 05/07/2011 - 3:35 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration Time: 05/07/2011 - 12:01 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced -SJ 22 Time: 03/07/2011 - 5:34 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Budget -SJ 22 Time: 12/16/2010 - 9:42 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 12/01/2010 - 2:39 PM Member: Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
947.16 HB 29, SB 1486