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Assessing Consistency and Fairness in Sentencing: A Comparative Study in Three States

by Roger A. Hanson; Matthew Kleiman; Brian J. Ostrom; Charles W. Ostrom

May 1, 2008

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Summarizes a study of sentencing guidelines in Michigan, Minnesota, and Virginia comparing levels of predictability and judicial discretion under different guideline systems, effectiveness in limiting discriminatory disparities, and lessons learned.

Assessing Consistency and Fairness in Sentencing: A Comparative Study in Three States

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National Center for State Courts

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Pew Charitable Trusts

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Title: Assessing Consistency and Fairness in Sentencing: A Comparative Study in Three States
Publication date 2008-05-01
Publication Year 2008
Authors Roger A. Hanson , Matthew Kleiman , Brian J. Ostrom , Charles W. Ostrom
Copyright holder(s) National Center for State Courts
Geographical Focus North America / United States (Midwestern) / Michigan , North America / United States (Midwestern) / Minnesota , North America / United States (Southern) / Virginia
Keywords sentencing , sentencing guidelines , offenders , prior record , worksheet
Document type Report/Whitepaper
Language English
URL: https://www.issuelab.org/resource/assessing-consistency-and-fairness-in-sentencing-a-comparative-study-in-three-states.html
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