S2162 — Requires the courts to consider the parental status of the defendant at the time of sentencing and allows the defendant to present a family impact statement, including testimony, videos and documents relative to their parental status.

S2162 — Requires the courts to consider the parental status of the defendant at the time of sentencing and allows the defendant to present a family impact statement, including testimony, videos and documents relative to their parental status. · Informed CitizenryThis bill changes how Rhode Island courts handle sentences by requiring judges to consider the defendant's current role as a parent when making sentencing decisions. It also gives defendants a new…Open in Informed Citizenry