After an individual is found guilty of a crime, a judge imposes a sentence which may include fees, fines, community service, probation, jail, or prison. The prosecutor and defense attorney on the case provide recommendations to the judge, who decides on the ultimate sentence.

This section presents information on sentencing by the most severe sentence imposed on the case.The page currently shows only the number of cases sentenced and the percent receiving a sentence of incarceration in either jail or prison. Future anlayses will present information on the lengths of sentences imposed across cases.

Why is this important? It is important to ensure sentences minimize unnecessary punitiveness while appropriately addressing serious crime. In addition, we want to treat all individuals fairly and equitably.