AGENDA
Sentencing Commission Annual Meeting
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
In-Person Location (lunch provided):
Capitol Board Room - Main Capitol Building, Rm 240
Virtual Participation:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82327938038?pwd=dE1WK2MxNjBkbmMrbHBqVnJNeWV2Zz09
1) Introduction (10 mins) - Pam Vickrey, Sentencing Commission Chair
a. Establish Quorum
b. Review Minutes
c. Introduce new commissioner Beatriz Herrera
d. Introduce new SOMB Director Michele Leslie
2) DUI Homicide Sentencing Review (30 mins)
a. Perspective on victim's journey through justice system on DUI homicide case - Glendon Mithcell
b. Policy perspective - Rep. Ivory
c. Overview of current guidelines for DUI and other homicide - Dan Strong d. Q and A / Next steps
3) Juvenile Reform Review (30 mins) - Brett Peterson, Director JJYS and Blake Murdoch, Juvenile Court Administrator
a. Review of data and trends
b. Q and A
4) Workgroups and Subcommittee Reports (30 mins) - Dan Strong and others a. Restitution Working Group
i. Filling gaps for people sentenced pre-2021
b. Anomalies Subcommittee
i. Threats against public officials review
ii. DUI Homicide initial review
iii. Victim notification procedures initial review
c. Adult Guidelines Subcommittee
i. Drug Distribution review
1. Causing a death as an aggravating factor
2. Ongoing review of case studies
ii. Aggravating/Mitigating Factors Review
iii. Misdemeanor Guidelines Review
iv. In/Out Tool Development
d. Juvenile Guidelines Subcommittee
i. 2023 Guidelines Update in progress
5) Joint SC/CCJJ Working Group Rosters (10 mins) a. High Frequency Criminal Justice Involvement
b. Drug Court Access
c. County Level Probation
6) Public Comment (5 mins)
7) Adjourn
Next Meeting Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Capitol Board Room
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Danica Bodley at the Commission on Criminal & Juvenile Justice, 801-538-1059.