Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act (IRAA) Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act (IRAA)?

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The Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act (IRAA) is a District of Columbia law that allows individuals who committed offenses when they were younger than 25 years old to ask the court for a reduced sentence after serving at least 15 years.

The law recognizes that young people have a unique capacity for growth, maturity, and rehabilitation

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Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act (IRAA) Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act (IRAA) is a District of Columbia law that allows individuals who committed offenses when they were younger than 25 years old to ask the court for a reduced sentence after serving at least 15 years.

    The law recognizes that young people have a unique capacity for growth, maturity, and rehabilitation

  • Generally, a person may be eligible if:

    • They committed their offense before turning 25 years old;

    • They were convicted in the District of Columbia Superior Court;

    • They have served at least 15 years in prison; and

    • They meet the requirements established by District law.

    Eligibility can be complicated, and each case is different. An attorney can help determine whether someone qualifies.

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