HB 2893
Second Look Sentencing Act
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House Bill 2893, the Second Look Sentencing Act, aims to allow judges in West Virginia to reduce the prison sentences of individuals who have served at least 10 years of a sentence originally imposed when they were under 25. The bill requires a court review considering factors like the defendant's age, rehabilitation, and the interests of justice, and provides a process for a second review after three years if the initial motion is denied. It also mandates notification of victims and outlines procedures for providing relevant records to the court.
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