This bill amends sections 28-105.02 and 29-2204 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to modify the penalties for certain felonies committed by individuals under the age of eighteen. Specifically, it establishes new sentencing guidelines for various classes of felonies, replacing the previous life imprisonment penalty for Class IA felonies with a maximum of fifty years and a minimum of twenty years. The bill also introduces specific maximum and minimum sentences for Class IB, IC, ID, II, and IIA felonies, ranging from a maximum of forty years for Class IB to a maximum of ten years for Class IIA, with corresponding minimum sentences.

Additionally, the bill requires courts to consider mitigating factors when determining sentences for juvenile offenders, allowing for a more individualized approach to sentencing. It also clarifies that when imposing sentences for certain felony classes on offenders under eighteen, the court must adhere to the new guidelines established in section 28-105.02. The bill repeals the original sections that it amends, thereby harmonizing the legal framework surrounding juvenile sentencing in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-105.02, 29-2204