Relates to appellate processes for misdemeanor cases where a term of imprisonment is imposed; provides that if appeal is taken from a sentence of imprisonment, the appeal must be taken to the appellate division of the department in which such judgment, sentence or order was entered.
Relates to appellate processes for misdemeanor cases where a term of imprisonment is imposed; provides that if appeal is taken from a sentence of imprisonment, the appeal must be taken to the appellate division of the department in which such judgment, sentence or order was entered.
Provides that in order to present the claim for unjust conviction and imprisonment, claimant must establish by documentary evidence that: they has been convicted of one or more felonies or misdemeanors against the state and subsequently sentenced to a term of imprisonment, and has served all or any part of the sentence; and they have had the one or more felonies and misdemeanors dismissed with prejudice following serving all or part of the sentence; and their claim is not time-barred.
Authorizes courts to reduce or modify sentences for certain individuals when such sentence is deemed to be greater than necessary to achieve the purposes of sentencing.
Provides relative to sentencing and parole of certain juvenile offenders sentenced to life imprisonment and terms of imprisonment of more than thirty years (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Provides that when a court of appeals judge recuses themselves from sitting in or taking part in the decision, action, claim, matter, motion or proceeding, a replacement shall be chosen on a rotating basis, based on seniority, of the next available appellate division judge.