131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1359 LR 1724(01)
An Act to Provide an Opportunity for Resentencing for Individuals Who Were Sentenced for Crimes Committed as Juveniles
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Warren of Scarborough
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium savings - General Fund
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new motions filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Reducing the sentences of juveniles convicted as adults would result in General Fund savings. It is not known how many of these adults may be resentenced and no estimate of savings is made at this time.