IDS 1: Sentancing Reform Act of 2014 (Signed)

[Donerail]

I like Norway's system - if we truly aim for our prisons to be rehabilitative, we should aim to release prisoners whenever we judge them to be rehabilitated after they've done whatever punishment is just for their crimes. I'd support moving us to that system.

[Donerail]

I'd be open to that, cause it sounds interesting, provided that there are limits to how long one can be sentenced under the system. There is a line between rehabilitation and punishment we must follow.

I believe the way the system works is having a maximum prison term of 20 years, which can be extended indefinitely in 5-year increments so long as the offender is determined to still be a threat to society.

[Donerail]

Amendment:

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[Donerail]

The extension period seems rather rigid - that may be too much depending on the crime.

Also does the extension add to the 21 years?

Once you hit the end of your sentence or are scheduled to be released the court can step in and extend if necessary.

[Donerail]

Aye