H.R. 5832 · 114th Congress
Flexibility in Family Sentencing Act of 2016
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Daniel Donovan
- Introduced
- 2016-07-14
- Latest action
- 2016-08-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Flexibility in Family Sentencing Act of 2016
This bill amends the federal criminal code to authorize pre-judgment probation for a pregnant or postpartum woman who: (1) commits a specified low-level offense, and (2) is an addict.
The conditions of probation must require participation in a court-approved drug treatment program and periodic medical evaluations.