Establishes Rhode Island First Step program requiring DOC to assist offenders with reintegration into society, counseling, medical care, education, early sentence termination or pre-release confinement for elderly and terminally ill offenders.
The Rhode Island First Step Act
Requires sentencing court to consider whether defendant is parent of child, or caregiver of elderly, disabled or terminally ill person whose well-being would be adversely affected by the person's incarceration and if so, shall impose a non-jail sentence.
Establishes the second look act and would permit incarcerated individuals to petition the sentencing court to consider a motion to reduce a sentence after the defendant has served at least ten (10) years of the sentence.
Establishes the second look act and would permit incarcerated individuals to petition the sentencing court to consider a motion to reduce a sentence after the defendant has served at least ten (10) years of the sentence.
Second Look Sentencing Act
Repeals provisions that assess costs for women in the community corrections program for women offenders.
Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting Information And Guidance From The Rhode Island Department Of Human Services (dhs) In Conjunction With The Rhode Island Department Of Corrections (doc) On Current And Potential Services And Programs For Transitioning Females In The Criminal Justice System Through Pre- And Post-release
House Resolution Respectfully Requesting Information And Guidance From The Rhode Island Department Of Human Services (dhs) In Conjunction With The Rhode Island Department Of Corrections (doc) On Current And Potential Services And Programs For Transitioning Females In The Criminal Justice System Through Pre- And Post-release
Solitary Confinement Reform Act