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
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
84970471419 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84970471419
STARS Citation
Griset, Pamala L., "Early-Release Policies In Florida And New York: Comparing Determinate And Indeterminate Sentencing Systems" (1995). Scopus Export 1990s. 1718.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus1990/1718