Politics & Government

Should California Allow Inmates Sentenced as Juveniles to Be Released?

Gov. Jerry Brown signs bill allowing release in some cases.

 

Californian inmates serving long prison terms for offenses committed when they were younger than age 18 may someday be allowed release under a new bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.

According to the Huffington Post, the "Juvenile Second Chance Bill," opposed by most of the state's law enforcement organizations, was proposed by Democratic Sen. Leland Yee of San Francisco.

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It would let the inmates ask judges to reconsider their sentences after they serve at least 15 years in prison.

Judges could then reduce the no-parole sentence to 25 years-to-life if the inmate shows remorse and is taking steps toward rehabilitation.

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