Sentencing Reform Act of 1984

Summary

Sentencing Reform Act of 1983 - Sets 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 and a fine, and to receive additional sanctions, including: (1) forfeiture for certain racketeering crimes and drug-related offenses; (2) an order of notice to victims of crimes in cases involving fraud or deceptive practices; or (3) an order of restitution in cases involving bodily injury or property damage. Permits an organization to receive these penalties, with the exception of imprisonment. Authorizes the imposition of a term of probation, unless specifically prohibited, for all but the most serious class of felonies. Requires as a mandatory condition of probation that a defendant not commit another crime. Enumerates 20 discretionary conditions. Sets forth a fine schedule for the categories of offenses generally at higher levels than current law. Includes higher maximums for organizational defendants. Directs the court to consider the defendant's financial status in determining the amount of a fine and the method of payment. Sets maximum terms of imprisonment for five classes of felonies (A to F), three classes of misdemeanors (A to C), and an infraction (five day maximum). Allows the court, in imposing a sentence of imprisonment for a felony or misdemeanor, to include a term of supervised release after imprisonment. Eliminates the parole system. Permits a defendant to petition for a sentence reduction upon a showing of extraordinary and compelling reasons. Limits this motion for defendants who are sentenced to six or more years of imprisonment. Allows the defendant or the government to file a notice of appeal in the district court for review of a final sentence. Creates the United States Sentencing Commission. Specifies factors to be considered by a sentencing court, including the guidelines and policy statements issued by the United States Sentencing Commission. Requires the court to impose a sentence within the range set forth by the Commission unless aggravating or mitigating circumstances exist that were not adequately considered by the Commission in formulating the guidelines. Requires the court to state in open court at the time of sentencing the reason for imposing a sentence at a point within the prescribed range, or the specific reason for imposing a sentence outside of such range. Eliminates the special sentencing provisions under current law for dangerous special offenders, youth offenders, young adult offenders, and drug addicts, but provides for these categories of offenders under the proposed sentencing guidelines. Excludes capital punishment as an authorized penalty, but leaves unaffected the current death penalty and procedures for aircraft hijacking. Provides for congressional review of the operation of the sentencing system after receipt of a study by the General Accounting Office.

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Timeline

1. 3 March 1983

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 March 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 March 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.

   Source: Committee

4. 14 June 1983

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Criminal Law. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 26 July 1983

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 4 August 1983

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 349.

   Source: Calendars

7. 4 August 1983

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

8. 4 August 1983

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

9. 14 September 1983

   Floor

   Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 98-223.

   Source: Floor

10. 14 September 1983

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 98-223.

    Source: Committee

11. 2 February 1984

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

12. 2 February 1984

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 85-3. Record Vote No: 7.

    Source: Floor

13. 7 February 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

14. 13 February 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

15. 22 February 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

16. 29 February 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

17. 21 March 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

18. 4 April 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

19. 12 April 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

20. 9 May 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

21. 10 May 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

22. 7 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

23. 12 October 1984

    Committee

    See H.J.Res.648.

    Source: Committee

Votes

Versions

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Documents

3 official files

• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 2 February 1984

  Open at official source

• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 4 August 1983

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Rudman, Warren [R-NH] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.
• amends ← Of a technical and conforming nature.