Which sentence model involves a min and max term and aims to rehabilitate via general, unspecific sentences?

Which sentence model involves a min and max term and aims to rehabilitate via general, unspecific sentences?

• A. Indeterminate sentencing
• B. Determinate sentencing
• C. Mandatory sentencing
• D. Presumptive sentencing

Answer: (A)

Indeterminate sentencing uses a minimum term and a maximum term and centers on rehabilitation. The judge sets a range, but the actual time served depends on the offender’s progress, behavior, and risk, with release often determined by a parole board within that range. This structure lets the punishment adapt to the individual and aims to rehabilitate and reintegrate the person into society rather than delivering a fixed, exact sentence. In contrast, determinate sentencing fixes the exact length of the sentence with little flexibility. Mandatory sentencing requires a specific sentence by law, regardless of individual circumstances. Presumptive sentencing provides an advisory range or guidelines but still leaves the judge with some discretion within that framework.

Indeterminate sentencing uses a minimum term and a maximum term and centers on rehabilitation. The judge sets a range, but the actual time served depends on the offender’s progress, behavior, and risk, with release often determined by a parole board within that range. This structure lets the punishment adapt to the individual and aims to rehabilitate and reintegrate the person into society rather than delivering a fixed, exact sentence.

In contrast, determinate sentencing fixes the exact length of the sentence with little flexibility. Mandatory sentencing requires a specific sentence by law, regardless of individual circumstances. Presumptive sentencing provides an advisory range or guidelines but still leaves the judge with some discretion within that framework.