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 includes provisions for offenders who are recognized as trafficking victims.

The bill also removes the previous considerations that imprisonment would entail excessive hardship 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, recognizing the impact of victimization on offenders' actions. The original section 29-2260 is repealed to accommodate these changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-2260