Digest: The Act changes sentencing for people who are survivors of domestic abuse. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4).
Requires the sentencing court to consider as mitigation evidence that the defendant was subjected to domestic abuse that was ongoing when the criminal behavior occurred and was a contributing factor in the criminal behavior. Provides that such evidence constitutes substantial and compelling reasons justifying a downward departure sentence. Authorizes the court to impose a lesser sentence even if there is a mandatory minimum sentence or a sentence otherwise required by law.
Creates a procedure by which a person currently serving a sentence may petition the court for resentencing if the person was subjected to domestic abuse that was ongoing when the criminal behavior occurred and was a contributing factor in the criminal behavior.
Establishes the Task Force on Services and Support for Incarcerated Domestic Violence Survivors.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.