juveniles; sentence reduction; hearing

SB 1784 allows courts to reduce prison sentences for individuals who were under 18 when they committed serious offenses and have served at least 15 years. It requires a court hearing to determine if the person poses a public safety risk, considering factors like their age at the time of the offense, rehabilitation efforts, completion of educational programs, and family circumstances. If the court finds no safety risk, it must reduce the sentence to a term below the original minimum, with a presumption in favor of community supervision. The bill applies directly to incarcerated individuals sentenced as juveniles for offenses requiring over 15 years in prison.