1. (1) The sentencing commission may receive comments or recommendations regarding changes to the guidelines and legislation regarding the sentencing, release, or supervision of individuals convicted of crimes submitted by:

   1. (a) members of the sentencing commission;
   2. (b) subcommittees created by the sentencing commission; or
   3. (c) members of the public.

2. (2) The sentencing commission shall:

   1. (a) review any proposed changes to the guidelines;
   2. (b) consider any proposed legislative recommendations;
   3. (c) approve any proposed changes to the guidelines or legislative recommendations; and

   4. (d) forward any proposed changes to the guidelines or legislative recommendations to the commission with sufficient time for the commission to:

      1. (i) review any proposed changes to the guidelines or legislative recommendations; and
      2. (ii) submit any proposed changes to the guidelines or legislative recommendations to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee and the Judiciary Interim Committee before October 31 as required by Subsection 63M-7-406(1).

3. (3)(a) Any proposed changes to the guidelines approved by the sentencing commission shall be posted on the sentencing commission's website.

   1. (b) The sentencing commission shall accept comments from the public for a period of 30 days after any proposed changes to the guidelines are posted on the sentencing commission's website.
   2. (c) Any comments received from the public regarding any proposed changes to the guidelines shall be compiled by the director for further consideration.

KEY: sentencing commission policies

Date of Last Change: December 10, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 401.2(2)(a)