This bill amends section 29-2260 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to allow courts to consider an offender's status as a victim of abuse or trafficking when determining sentencing. Specifically, it introduces new considerations for withholding imprisonment, including if the offender has been physically, sexually, or psychologically abused by a family or household member, a sexual partner, or someone who exploited them for financial gain. Additionally, it allows for consideration if the offender is a victim of trafficking as defined in state law.

The bill also removes the previous considerations regarding the potential excessive hardship imprisonment may cause to the offender's dependents. By incorporating these new factors into the sentencing process, the legislation aims to provide a more nuanced approach to criminal sentencing that acknowledges the complex backgrounds of offenders who may have been victimized themselves. The original section 29-2260 is repealed as part of this amendment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-2260