AN ACT CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF A SENTENCE BY THE SENTENCING COURT OR A JUDGE.

SB 1327 allows judges to reduce sentences for certain defendants while they are serving time, specifically those sentenced to over seven years via a plea agreement after October 1, 2021. It requires courts to hold hearings for good cause, consider victim input (either in person or via written statement), and sets a two-year waiting period before a defendant can reapply for sentence reduction after a denial or partial grant. The bill also explicitly permits judges to modify sentences below mandatory minimums for eligible cases, while requiring defendants to submit applications with supporting documents and giving the state 90 days to respond. This changes existing law by expanding access to sentence reviews and streamlining the process for eligible individuals.