Bill > H1629

This bill establishes sentencing guidelines for convictions of criminal offenses in the Commonwealth. It creates a sentencing guidelines grid with offenses classified by seriousness level on the vertical axis and criminal history groups on the horizontal axis. The bill defines key terms like "adjudication of delinquency," "conviction," and "mandatory minimum sentence." It provides guidance on determining an offender's criminal history, sentencing within the guidelines range, and sentencing for offenses with mandatory minimums. The bill also integrates intermediate sanctions like probation and community service into the sentencing guidelines grid. Overall, the bill aims to standardize sentencing practices across the state.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1629