Petition Lowering age for geriatric release for youthful offenders

[Rashmi]

Currently the rules for geriatric parole in Virginia are unbalanced and place an unfair burden on youthful offenders. An 18 year old offender, currently, has to serve 42 years before being "eligible" for geriatric relief. Which does not guarantee relief will be granted. A 50 year old, in contrast, has to serve 10 years to become eligible. We seek to close that gap. Please support by signing our petition.

change.org/p/virginia-house-of-delegates-support-lowering-the-age-for-geriatric-release-for-youthful-offenders-in-virginia

[Desertdweller11]

Originally Posted by Rashmi

Currently the rules for geriatric parole in Virginia are unbalanced and place an unfair burden on youthful offenders. An 18 year old offender, currently, has to serve 42 years before being "eligible" for geriatric relief. Which does not guarantee relief will be granted. A 50 year old, in contrast, has to serve 10 years to become eligible. We seek to close that gap. Please support by signing our petition.

change.org/p/virginia-house-of-delegates-support-lowering-the-age-for-geriatric-release-for-youthful-offenders-in-virginia

The definition of geriatric is a 65 yr old. Maybe you should petition under a different title. You cant make someone under 60 yrs old geriatric any more than you can make a 40 yr old a juvenile.