S 5396
Second Look Act of 2024
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The Second Look Act of 2024 aims to provide incarcerated individuals serving sentences longer than 10 years with a chance to petition a federal court for a review of their sentence. It seeks to address the high rates of incarceration in the U.S., particularly among women and older inmates, and to consider factors like age, rehabilitation, and the length of time served when determining whether to reduce a sentence. The bill establishes a process for these ‘second looks’ and includes provisions for reporting on the outcomes of these reviews.
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