Sentencing Advisory Commission

PO Box 150
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573)-751-4144
Fax:

Email: mosac@courts.mo.gov
Website: http://www.mosac.mo.gov

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 558.019

Department: Supreme Court

Mission: The Missouri Sentencing Advisory Commission, in carrying out its statutory duties under section 558.019.6 (2) (4), works to recommend sentencing that will provide protection for society; promote certainty, consistency, and proportionality of punishment; recognize the impact of crime on victims, and encourage rational use of correctional resources consistent with public safety.

Function: The Missouri Sentencing Advisory Commission studies sentencing practices in the circuit courts throughout the state for the purpose of determining whether and to what extent disparities exist among the various circuits with respect to the length of sentences imposed and the use of probation for defendants convicted of the same or similar crimes and with similar criminal histories. The commission established a system of recommended sentences for each felony committed under the laws of the state.

SubCommittees: none

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: quarterly (may vary according to needs)

Location of meetings: Office of State Courts Administrator, 3425 Constitution Court, Jefferson City, MO

Duration of meetings: 1 day

Preparation time for meetings: 2 to 3 hours

Total time commitment: varies according to meetings and correspondence

Details on Members

Total members: 11

Appointed members: 10

Term length: 4 years

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: One member will be appointed by the speaker of the house. One member will be appointed by the president pro tem of the senate. One member will be the director of the department of corrections. Six members appointed by the Governor must represent the Public Defender Commission, two private citizens, a private member of the Missouri Bar, the Board of Probation and Parole, and a prosecutor. Two members will be appointed by the supreme court, one from a metropolitan area and one from a rural area.

Political Requirements: no

Geographic Requirements: none

Senate Consent Required: No