H.R. 3327 · 111th Congress

Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2009-07-24
Latest action
2009-07-28 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Summary

Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a federal court to impose a sentence below a statutory minimum if necessary to avoid violating federal provisions prescribing factors courts must consider in imposing a sentence. Requires the court to give the parties notice of its intent to impose a lower sentence and to state in writing the factors requiring such a sentence.