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determinate sentencing  

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  • Determinate sentencing refers to the use of a predetermined range of punishments for criminal offenses, generally set forth by legislative action. It is distinguished from indeterminate sentencing, which gives judges broad discretion in imposing a variety of possible punishments, including fines, probation, restitution, and incarceration. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community Corrections; Determinate Sentencing]

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