Model Penal Code: Sentencing

A partial update to the Model Penal Code, this work addresses American criminal sentences and the rules and procedures used to determine them.

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This work addresses the many changes in sentencing philosophy and practice that have taken place in the more than 40 years since these matters were first addressed in the Model Code. The project considers the contemporary controversy about the appropriate length of American criminal sentences and the present widespread dissatisfaction with the rules and procedures used to determine them. More information on the Code and Commentaries.

Reporter:
Kevin R. Reitz, University of Minnesota Law School

Associate Reporter:
Cecelia Klingele, University of Wisconsin Law School

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword

Reporters’ Introduction

Part I. General Provisions

Article 1. Preliminary

1.02(2). Purposes of Sentencing and the Sentencing System

Article 6. Authorized Dispositions

6.01. Grading of Felonies and Misdemeanors

6.02. Authorized Dispositions for Individuals

6.03. Deferred Prosecution

6.04. Deferred Adjudication

6.05. Probation

6.06. Economic Sanctions; General Provisions

6.07. Victim Restitution

6.08. Fines

6.09. Asset Forfeitures

6.10. Costs, Fees, and Assessments

6.11. Incarceration

6.12. Credit Against the Sentence for Time Spent in Custody

6.13. Postrelease Supervision

6.14. Sentencing of Offenders Under the Age of 18

6.15. Violations of Probation or Postrelease Supervision

6.16. Victim-Offender Conferencing; Principles for Legislation (see Appendix A)

Article 7. Collateral Consequences of Criminal Conviction

7.01. Definitions

7.02. Sentencing Guidelines and Collateral Consequences

7.03. Voting and Jury Service

7.04. Notification of Collateral Consequences; Order of Relief

7.05. Orders of Relief for Convictions from Other Jurisdictions; Relief Following the Termination of a Sentence

7.06. Certificate of Restoration of Rights

Article 8. Sentencing Commission

8.01. Establishment and Purposes of Sentencing Commission

8.02. Membership of Sentencing Commission

8.03. Staff of Sentencing Commission

8.04. Initial Responsibilities of Sentencing Commission

8.05. Ongoing Responsibilities of Sentencing Commission

8.06. Community Corrections Strategy

8.07. Projections Concerning Fiscal Impact, Correctional Resources, and Demographic Impacts

8.08. Ancillary Powers of Sentencing Commission

8.09. Omnibus Review of Sentencing System

Article 9. Sentencing Guidelines

9.01. Definitions

9.02. Framework for Sentencing Guidelines

9.03. Purposes of Sentencing and Sentencing Guidelines

9.04. Presumptive Guidelines and Departures

9.05. Eligible Sentencing Considerations

9.06. Use of Criminal History

9.07. Multiple Sentences; Concurrent and Consecutive Terms

9.08. Evidence-Based Sentencing; Offender Treatment Needs and Risk of Reoffending

9.09. Offenses Not Covered by Sentencing Guidelines

9.10. Effective Date of Sentencing Guidelines and Amendments

Article 10. Judicial Sentencing Authority

10.01. Judicial Authority to Individualize Sentences

10.02. Choices Among Sanctions

10.03. Eligible Sentencing Considerations

10.04. Sentences upon Multiple Convictions

10.05. Sentencing Proceedings; Presentence Investigation and Report

10.06. Sentencing Proceedings; Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

10.07. Sentencing Proceedings; Jury Factfinding

10.08. Sentencing Proceedings; Victims’ Rights

10.09. Sentence Modification

10.10. Appellate Review of Sentences

Article 11. Prison Release; Correctional Populations Exceeding Capacity

11.01. Good-Time Reductions of Prison Terms; Reductions for Program Participation

11.02. Modification of Long-Term Prison Sentences; Principles for Legislation (see Appendix A)

11.03. Modification of Prison Sentences in Circumstances of Advanced Age, Physical or Mental Infirmity, Exigent Family Circumstances, or Other Compelling Reasons

11.04. Control of Correctional Populations That Exceed Operational Capacity; Principles for Legislation (see Appendix A)

Appendixes

Appendix A. Principles for Legislation

Article 6. Authorized Dispositions

6.16. Victim-Offender Conferencing; Principles for Legislation

Article 11. Prison Release; Correctional Populations Exceeding Capacity

11.02. Modification of Long-Term Prison Sentences; Principles for Legislation

11.04. Control of Correctional Populations That Exceed Operational Capacity; Principles for Legislation

Appendix B. Institutional Structure of the Sentencing System

Appendix C. The Question of Parole-Release Authority

Appendix D. Victims’ Roles in the Sentencing Process