Pennsylvania Code
Title 204 - JUDICIAL SYSTEM GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part VIII - CRIMINAL SENTENCING
Chapter 305 - SENTENCE RISK ASSESSENT INSTRUMENT
Section 305.5 - Sentence Risk Assessment Instrument recommendation-general

Universal Citation: 204 PA Code ยง 305.5

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) The risk score for the offender and the associated risk category is calculated based on the most serious conviction offense in the judicial proceeding.

(b) Typical risk offenders. For offenders who are identified as typical risk, the Commission makes no additional recommendation.

(c) Low risk or high risk offenders. For offenders who are identified as low risk or high risk, the guideline sentence form will include a notation "Additional Information Recommended." No information on risk category will be provided. Courts are encouraged to adopt procedures to permit the preparation of additional information based on the guideline sentence form recommendation.

(d) The additional information recommended may assist the court in determining an appropriate and individualized sentence, including the suitability of various sentencing alternatives and programs as well as the duration and intensity of supervision.

(e) An example of sentence guideline form with the "Additional Information Recommended" notation is found at § 305.9.

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