Appellate Review Reform Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Appellate Review Reform Act - Title I: Appeal From Sentence In United States Courts - Allows a defendant to file an application with the clerk of the district court for leave to appeal from the district court to the court of appeals the sentence of imprisonment of one year or more or death in specified instances. States that in reviewing such application the court of appeals shall consider whether there is prima facie indication that the sentence imposed on the defendant is excessive, although within lawful limits. Provides that if the application for leave to appeal is denied by the court of appeals, the decision is final and not subject to further judicial review. Provides, that upon consideration of the appeal, the court of appeals may dismiss the appeal, affirm, reduce, modify, vacate, or set aside the sentence imposed, remand the cause and direct the entry of an appropriate sentence or direct such further proceedings to be had as may be required under the circumstances. States the defendant's sentence shall not be increased as a result of an appeal under this Act. Authorizes the Administration Office of the United States Courts, in exceptional cases, to make emergency payments…