Older offenders in the federal system / Kristin M. Tennyson, Ph.D., Deputy Director, Office of Research and Data, Lindsey Jeralds, M.A., Research Associate, Julie Zibulsky, J.D., Assistant General Counsel.
Publication Info.
Washington, DC : United States Sentencing Commission, 2022.
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1 online resource (i, 60 pages) : color illustrations, maps
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"July 2022."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 56-60).
Summary
"This report provides an analysis of the relatively small number of older offenders who are sentenced each year for a federal felony or Class A misdemeanor offense. In particular, the report examines older federal offenders who were sentenced in fiscal year 2021 and the crimes they committed, then assesses whether age was given a special consideration at sentencing. This report specifically focuses on three issues that could impact the sentencing of older offenders: age and infirmity, life expectancy, and the risk of recidivism."--Page 1.
Contents
Introduction -- Key findings -- Legal background -- Older offenders in the federal system -- Physical and mental impairments -- Types of crime committed by older offenders -- Criminal history -- Offense characteristics -- Sentencing older offenders -- Recidivism of older offenders -- Conclusion -- Appendices -- Endnotes.
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In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Cataloging and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).
Description based on online resource, PDF version; title from cover (USSC, viewed December 29, 2022).
