75E-4-202. Duties of the sentencing commission.
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Effective 7/1/2026
75E-4-202. Duties of the sentencing commission.
(1)The sentencing commission shall establish and maintain:
(a)the adult sentencing and supervision length guidelines described in Section 75E-4-203 ;
(b)the juvenile disposition guidelines described in Section 75E-4-204 ;
(c)an annual offense report described in Section 75E-4-205 ; and
(d)a collateral consequences guide described in Section 75E-4-205 .
(2)The sentencing commission may make recommendations to the Legislature, the governor, and the Judicial Council regarding:
(a)the adult sentencing and supervision length guidelines described in Section 75E-4-203 ;
(b)the juvenile disposition guidelines described in Section 75E-4-204 ;
(c)an annual offense report described in Section 75E-4-205 ; and
(d)a collateral consequences guide described in Section 75E-4-205 .
(3)The sentencing commission shall use existing data and resources from state criminal justice agencies in carrying out the duties of the sentencing commission.
(4)The sentencing commission shall:
(a)provide training and recommendations regarding the adult sentencing and supervision length guidelines, the juvenile disposition guidelines, and other documents maintained by the sentencing commission to the three branches of government, in coordination with the commission; and
(b)assist and respond to questions from all three branches of government.
(a)The sentencing commission may provide analysis and recommendations to the commission regarding proposed legislation or other policy changes that may impact sentencing, release, or supervision of individuals convicted of crimes.
(b)The sentencing commission may not take public positions on proposed legislation or other proposed policy changes by the Legislature.
(6)The sentencing commission may employ professional assistance and other staff members that the sentencing commission considers necessary to comply with this chapter.
(7)The sentencing commission shall coordinate with the department on criminal and juvenile justice issues, budget, and administrative support.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 291 , 2026 General Session