Sentencing Revision Act of 1984

Summary

Sentencing Revision Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set forth a new sentencing structure applicable to a defendant who is found guilty of an offense under any Federal statute. Permits an individual to be sentenced to a term of imprisonment or probation (with or without supervision), to be fined, or ordered to make restitution. Requires the court to: (1) impose the least severe measure necessary to achieve the purposes of sentencing; and (2) state on the record the reasons for imposing a particular sentence. Requires a presentence hearing to resolve issues of fact which are essential to the sentencing decision. Authorizes the court to permit the parties to subpoena and cross-examine witnesses. Permits the court to commit a defendant to the Attorney General's custody for a special study to aid in sentencing. Prohibits the court from considering the defendant's need for education, vocational training, or correctional treatment as a justification for imposing any term of imprisonment. Allows the court to designate a defendant as a youthful offender if such defendant is under 21 years of age and would benefit from placement in a residential community treatment center. Sets forth a fine schedule for the categories of offenses generally at higher levels than current law. Includes higher maximums for organizational defendants. Authorizes a fine to be levied for up to twice the gross gain derived or loss caused by the offense. Authorizes imposition of a term of probation for all felonies and misdemeanors. Requires as mandatory conditions of probation that the defendant: (1) not commit another Federal or State crime; and (2) make restitution if practical. Enumerates 13 discretionary conditions. Permits a court to require as a condition the disqualification of a director or officer of a business if the offense arises out of his or her employment. Sets forth revocation procedures for violations of a sentence of probation. Provides that a defendant who is found guilty of an offense may be ordered to make restitution. Establishes a special notice rule under which a defendant may be ordered to notify readily identifiable victims of fraud or other intentionally deceptive practices for purposes of restitution. Requires the Judicial Conference of the United States to collect and analyze information regarding the sentences imposed on criminal offenders in the District Courts of the United States. Retains parole provisions of current law. Places limitations on certain restrictions against participation by convicted persons in federally provided benefits programs or certain federal activities such as voting or employment with a Federal, State, or local government agency. Repeals the Federal Youth Corrections Act.

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Timeline

1. 9 February 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 February 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 February 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 22 February 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

5. 22 February 1984

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

   Source: Committee

6. 29 February 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 21 March 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 4 April 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 12 April 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 3 May 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 9 May 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 10 May 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

13. 7 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

14. 21 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

15. 27 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

16. 28 June 1984

    Committee

    Clean Bill to be Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

    Source: Committee

17. 28 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

18. 24 July 1984

    Committee

    Clean Bill H.R.6012 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

    Source: Committee

19. 12 October 1984

    Committee

    See H.J.Res.648.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 February 1984

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the nomination of individuals for election to the offices of the President and Vice President of the United States.
• related to → A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Sentencing Revision Act of 1984