H7652 — Requires sentencing court to consider whether defendant is parent of child, or caregiver of elderly, disabled or terminally ill person whose well-being would be adversely affected by the person's incarceration and if so, shall impose a non-jail sentence.

H7652 — Requires sentencing court to consider whether defendant is parent of child, or caregiver of elderly, disabled or terminally ill person whose well-being would be adversely affected by the person's incarceration and if so, shall impose a non-jail sentence. · Informed CitizenryH7652 requires Rhode Island sentencing courts to consider a defendant's role as a parent or caregiver when determining punishment. Specifically, judges must assess whether the individual is respons…Open in Informed Citizenry