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House moves forward on Sentencing Commission bill after debate over staffing and outreach
Summary
Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 127 to create a Sentencing Commission that will study sentencing ranges and recommend policy; floor debate focused on adding a director and staff to conduct data analysis and public outreach and on the bill’s fiscal note.
The Utah House passed Senate Bill 127 to establish a Sentencing Commission charged with studying sentencing practices and recommending guidelines that would bring greater predictability to sentencing.
Supporters described the commission as a response to concerns about indeterminate sentencing and as modeled in part on other states’ commissions. Representative Valentine and other sponsors said the commission would provide a structured review that helps control front-end sentencing…
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