Title

Early-Release Policies In Florida And New York: Comparing Determinate And Indeterminate Sentencing Systems

Abstract

The theoretical shortcomings of indeterminate sentencing have been well documented, but less attention has been paid to the theoretical flaws of determinate sentencing. If both sentencing models are premised on faulty theory, is either preferable in practice? This essay examines this question from the perspective of one of the most pressing issues facing policymakers today: limiting the growth of prison populations. Using data from Florida, a determinate sentencing state, and New York, an indeterminate sentencing state, the essay discusses the political and economic issues underlying the growth of prison and parole officials' sentencing discretion. © 1995, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

1-1-1995

Publication Title

Criminal Justice Policy Review

Volume

7

Issue

2

Number of Pages

155-184

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/088740349500700203

Socpus ID

84970471419 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84970471419

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