Justice in Sentencing for Survivors Act of 2024

This bill allows federal courts to sentence below statutory minimums or use probation/community confinement for individuals who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, or stalking, and whose trauma contributed to their criminal behavior. It applies to current cases and permits retroactive review for past convictions, with courts able to consider evidence like affidavits showing abuse history without requiring physical injury or simultaneous timing of the abuse. The law also directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to update federal guidelines to include trauma as a sentencing factor. It directly affects incarcerated survivors meeting these criteria, aiming to reduce unnecessary prison time for those with trauma histories.