H.R. 3327 · 111th Congress
Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bobby Scott
- 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.