Sentencing Hearing Sample Clauses
A Sentencing Hearing clause outlines the procedures and requirements for a formal court session where a judge determines the appropriate punishment for a convicted individual. This clause typically specifies when the hearing will take place, who must be present, and what information or evidence may be presented by both the prosecution and defense. Its core practical function is to ensure a fair and orderly process for imposing a sentence, providing all parties with an opportunity to present relevant factors before the final judgment is rendered.
Sentencing Hearing. Production of Statements at Sentencing Hearing.
Sentencing Hearing. At the sentencing hearing, the court must afford counsel for the defendant and for the Government an oppor- tunity to comment on the probation officer’s determinations and on other matters relating to the appropriate sentence, and must rule on any unresolved objections to the presentence report. The court may, in its discretion, per- mit the parties to introduce testimony or other evidence on the objections. For each matter controverted, the court must make ei- ther a finding on the allegation or a deter- mination that no finding is necessary because the controverted matter will not be taken into account in, or will not affect, sentencing. A written record of these findings and deter- minations must be appended to any copy of the presentence report made available to the Bureau of Prisons.
Sentencing Hearing. At the sentencing hearing, the court must afford counsel for the defendant and for the Government an oppor- tunity to comment on the probation officer’s determinations and on other matters relating to the appropriate sentence, and must rule on any unresolved objections to the presentence report. The court may, in its discretion, per- mit the parties to introduce testimony or TITLE 18, APPENDIX—RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE other evidence on the objections. For each matter controverted, the court must make ei- ther a finding on the allegation or a deter- mination that no finding is necessary because the controverted matter will not be taken into account in, or will not affect, sentencing. A written record of these findings and deter- minations must be appended to any copy of the presentence report made available to the Bureau of Prisons.