NCJ Number
40261
Journal
University of Miami Law Review Volume: 31 Issue: 2 Dated: (WINTER 1977) Pages: 387-418
Date Published
1977
Length
32 pages
Annotation
AFTER REVIEWING THE SENTENCING PROCESS FROM SENTENCING BY THE JUDGE THROUGH APPELLATE REVIEW, THE COMMENTARY FOCUSES ON POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO CURRENT PROBLEMS AND RECOMMENDS SEVERAL ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES.
Abstract
THE OPTIONS OPEN TO THE SENTENCNG JUDGE, THE PROCESS OF SELECTING A SENTENCE, APPELLATE REVIEW, LACK OF UNIFORMITY, JUDICIAL DISCRETION, AND PROBATION IN FLORIDA ARE DISCUSSED. THE AUTHOR HIGHLIGHTS SOME OF THE FACTORS WHICH SERVE TO DETRACT FROM THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROBATION AND THEN OFFERS SUGGESTIONS FOR REFORM. IN HIS CONCLUDING REMARKS, THE AUTHOR LISTS FIVE MAJOR AREAS IN WHICH IMPROVEMENT CAN BE MADE: (1) ELIMINATING UNNECESSARY INPUTS TO THE SYSTEM; (2) RATIONALIZING SENTENCING PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES; (3) EFFICIENTLY REORGANIZING AND UPGRADING THE ADMINISTRATION OF SENTENCES; (4) MAKING MEDICAL COMMITMENT A SAFER, MORE EFFECTIVE TOOL; AND (5) IMPLEMENTING WIDESPREAD JUDICIAL REVIEW OF SENTENCING. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)...KAP