Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 306-A: SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT SENTENCE REVIEW
15 §2154. Purposes of sentence review by Supreme Judicial Court

§2154. Purposes of sentence review by Supreme Judicial Court
The general objectives of sentence review by the Supreme Judicial Court are:   [PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW).]
1.  Sentence correction.  To provide for the correction of sentences imposed without due regard for the sentencing factors set forth in this chapter;  
[PL 1991, c. 525, §1 (RPR).]
2.  Promote respect for law.  To promote respect for law by correcting abuses of the sentencing power and by increasing the fairness of the sentencing process;  
[PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Rehabilitation.  To facilitate the possible rehabilitation of an offender by reducing manifest and unwarranted inequalities among the sentences of comparable offenders; and  
[PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW).]
4.  Sentencing criteria.  To promote the development and application of criteria for sentencing which are both rational and just.  
[PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 218, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 525, §1 (AMD).

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