National Assessment Of Structured Sentencing
- ISBN-10
- 0788137344
- ISBN-13
- 9780788137341
- Pages
- 138
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-08-30
- Publisher
- DIANE Publishing
Description
Presents the findings of the first national assessment of sentencing reforms. This report offers lessons learned in the diverse efforts to structure sentencing over the past two decades. These lessons are offered in the context of a historical perspective of sentencing practices used in the U. S., with a discussions of the issues that led to the structured sentencing movement. They are based on a national survey of existing sentencing practices in the 50 States & the District of Columbia. Sources for further information. Bibliography. Charts & tables.
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