State Sen. Raumesh Akbari is set to revive legislation aimed at giving prisoners who commit murder as juveniles a chance for earlier release if they change their lives.
Akbari’s pending legislation would enable people convicted of murder as a juvenile to be eligible for parole after 25 years, instead of an automatic life sentence of 51 years, provided they meet certain requirements such as completing education courses and maintaining a good disciplinary record.
In addition, the Parole Board would consider youth-related factors when determining eligibility, according to Akbari, a Memphis Democrat.