Recall and resentencing: school shootings.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Public Safety
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill modifies California’s sentencing laws regarding school shootings. It prohibits individuals from seeking recall and resentencing for offenses defined as school shootings. Additionally, it expands the criteria for recalling life sentences without parole for those under 18 at the time of the offense, excluding cases involving torture of victims or public safety officials. The bill also clarifies the definition of a ‘school shooting’ and outlines procedures for petitioning a court for recall and resentencing.
Key provisions
- Prohibits recall and resentencing for offenses defined as ‘school shootings’.
- Expands eligibility for recall and resentencing for individuals under 18 at the time of a qualifying offense.
- Defines ‘school shooting’ based on specific criteria, including firearm discharge within a school zone and intent to harm.
- Outlines the process for filing a petition for recall and resentencing, including required information and service requirements.
- Clarifies the factors considered when determining whether to grant a petition for recall and resentencing.
- Specifies conditions under which a sentence may be suspended during mandatory supervision.
- Addresses retroactive application of certain sentencing changes.
- Modifies sentencing for defendants with prior felony convictions for serious or violent felonies.
Who is affected
- Defendants convicted of crimes, particularly those under 18 at the time of the offense.
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