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Faster Judicial Review for Elderly and Terminally Ill Inmate Release

This bill amends the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program to allow courts to reduce a sentence and substitute it with home detention for eligible elderly or terminally ill offenders. It reduces the required time served for eligible elderly nonviolent offenders from two-thirds to one-half of their sentence. Additionally, the bill permits inmates to petition a court if the Bureau of Prisons fails to act on their request for home detention or compassionate release within 30 days.
Key points
Reduces the required time served for eligible elderly nonviolent offenders seeking home detention from two-thirds to one-half of their sentence.
Allows courts to review motions for home detention or compassionate release if the Bureau of Prisons fails to act within 30 days or administrative rights are exhausted.
Expands judicial authority to reduce sentences and substitute them with supervised release under home detention for qualifying elderly or terminally ill individuals.
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Print number: 118_S_1248
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safer Detention Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1248.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reduces the required time served for eligible elderly nonviolent offenders seeking home detention from two-thirds to one-half of their sentence.
  • Allows courts to review motions for home detention or compassionate release if the Bureau of Prisons fails to act within 30 days or administrative rights are exhausted.
  • Expands judicial authority to reduce sentences and substitute them with supervised release under home detention for qualifying elderly or terminally ill individuals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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