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What can happen on a jail sentence review?
Asked on Dec 21st, 2011 on Criminal Law - Arizona
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My son has a jail sentence review hearing tomorrow on a 44 day sentence and he has done 37 the judge sent him a review letter and we go to court soon.
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It would depend on why there is a review. If he has done well, the review may be to release him early.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2013 at 10:46 PM
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He can keep him or release him.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2013 at 10:45 PM
Jacob P. Sartz
Generally speaking, the court reviews the file at those reviews and determines the next step in a juvenile's rehabilitative program. What will happen to your son, in particular, depends on his circumstances, the type of charge, the court, his progress, his age, etc. If your son has a lawyer, you should ask his lawyer that question.
Answered on Jan 07th, 2012 at 2:59 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Maybe he will let him out early.
Answered on Jan 03rd, 2012 at 9:49 AM
Usually, if the court is scheduling the review it means that your son will be getting out soon. If he has followed the rules in the jail and does not have write ups, he will likely get out on his review date.
Answered on Dec 27th, 2011 at 12:33 PM
I assume that you are asking about a juvenile case. In a juvenile case the minor is sent before the court at the end of his sentence to evaluate the progress toward rehabilitation. In this hearing the probation officer has most of the input. If the minor has completed all the assigned programs and seems to be rehabilitated then he is put on probation and released. The restrictions on the probation are conveyed to the judge by the probation officer. There is a possibility that the minor may be ordered to complete any programs that were not completed in juvenile hall.
Answered on Dec 27th, 2011 at 12:07 PM
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I have never heard of a jail review? Sentence review is for prison sentences of over 1 year, and they consist of a 3 judge panel that can increase decrease or leave alone court imposed sentence. If your son has a lawyer talk to that person as they will know facts of case.
Answered on Dec 27th, 2011 at 11:34 AM
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As your attorney would have explained, the sentence review is to determine whether he should be released early, or perhaps given more time in jail
Answered on Dec 22nd, 2011 at 6:34 PM
Daniel Kieth Martin
The judge can impose additional time or less time. It depends on how he has been behaving during the case.
Answered on Dec 22nd, 2011 at 6:32 PM
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Hopefully they let him out early. It's just a progress report.
Answered on Dec 22nd, 2011 at 6:31 PM
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There is no such thing as a "jail sentence review" once you are sentenced the case is over and the trial judge does not "review" the case further. You are confused, and you should consult with your son's lawyer.
Answered on Dec 22nd, 2011 at 6:30 PM
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From your description, it sounds like a review calendar to check on your son's compliance with all the terms and conditions of his sentence.
Answered on Dec 22nd, 2011 at 6:19 PM
This is the court just making sure he is carrying out his sentence as ordered by the judge. If he is not he could get more jail, fined, or just yelled at.
Answered on Dec 22nd, 2011 at 6:19 PM