I do support the idea of reform. I just don’t understand how this meshes with imposed sentences. It would make more sense to me for it to be “okay you’re in jail until you’re reformed” if that’s the goal. Even if you want to impose a minimum sentence for reasons (perceived justice, punitive, deterrence) then you could say 7 years minimum, maximum forever unless considered “reformed”. Rather than saying 13 years but we really mean 7 lol.
I do see though that it could be a problem with my naive idea here in that is it really morally right to keep someone locked up indefinitely for a possibly “minor” crime? The reformation process and qualifications would have to be quite robust.
Anyway, just an idea. I’m sure smarter people that me know why it is the way that it is. Feel free to comment if you have more insight.