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Rules Committee recommends reauthorizing San Francisco Sentencing Commission through 2017
Summary
The committee endorsed an ordinance to reauthorize the San Francisco Sentencing Commission and revise its sunset date to Dec. 30, 2017; the panel highlighted the commission—s reports on sentencing trends, diversion, and youth court development.
The Rules Committee recommended reauthorizing the San Francisco Sentencing Commission and revising its sunset date to Dec. 30, 2017.
Supervisor Malia Cohen said the commission, created to encourage sentencing strategies that reduce recidivism and prioritize public safety and victims— interests, has produced three reports with local and state recommendations. "The purpose of the sentencing commission...is to encourage the development of criminal sentencing strategies that reduce recidivism, prioritize public safety and victim protection, emphasize fairness, employ evidence based best practices and effectively utilize San Francisco's criminal justice resources," Cohen said.
Tara Regan Anderson, policy manager in the District Attorney—s Office and coordinator of the Sentencing Commission, summarized the commission—s 10 hearings and nine recommendations, which include local investments, diversion opportunities and a specialty youth court now in development. She noted the commission received planning support from the Bureau of State and Community Corrections and cited partnerships with research organizations. After brief questions and acceptance of cleanup amendments, the committee moved the ordinance forward with a positive recommendation.
The ordinance will return to the Board of Supervisors for final action.
