AAllaabbaammaa SSeenntteenncciinngg CCoommmmiissssiioonn 222000111333 RRReeepppooorrrttt ALABAMA SENTENCING COMMISSION 2013 Report 300 Dexter Avenue Suite 2-230 Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Phone: (334) 954-5099 1-866-954-9411 ext.5099 Fax: (334) 954-2124 E-mail:
[email protected] Website: http://sentencingcommission.alacourt.gov ALABAMA SENTENCING COMMISSION, 2013 Table of Contents Acknowledgements i Alabama Sentencing Commission Members ii Executive Committee Members iii Advisory Council Members iii Commission Staff iv Standards Committee Members iv Letter from Chairman vii Executive Summary ix Chapter 1: Development of Presumptive Sentencing Recommendations for Non-Violent Offenses 1 Chapter 2: Modifications and Recommendations 5 Chapter 3: Sentencing Standards Compliance and Data 7 ALABAMA SENTENCING COMMISSION, 2013 Acknowledgements The Alabama Sentencing Commission takes this opportunity to extend its sincere appreciation to the various criminal justice agencies, departments and state and local officials for the invaluable assistance and support they have provided to the Commission. The successes achieved by the Sentencing Commission have been accomplished only because of their consistent dedication, service, and encouragement, which is indicative of the extraordinary collaboration between Alabama’s Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches for the improvement of Alabama’s Criminal Justice System. Collaborating with all branches of government, the Sentencing Commission has been able to obtain input from all stakeholders in the Criminal Justice system. By employing a deliberative and evidence-based process, the Commission has made, and will continue to make, recommendations for reform that reflect its number one priority – public safety. The Commission and staff are grateful for the assistance that has been provided by these individuals in their commitment to improve public safety in Alabama.