Systematic Literature Review on Sentencing Data: Preliminary Results

• In Event: International Perspectives on Sentencing

Abstract

The use of data in our society is currently at an all-time high. This is partially due to a rise in the availability of affordable technology, which has resulted in an increase in the use of computer programs to help facilitate processes in medicine, businesses, and the field of criminal justice. Many programs are currently being used in the criminal justice system, and their aims differ. Although programs such as Case Management Systems aim to keep track of the cases passing through the system, others provide information that may impact decision-making, such as Risk Assessment Systems or Sentencing Information Systems. These programs have generated a lot of interest among researchers, the public, and practitioners. All of whom bring different perspectives to the conversation, with some of the most animated debates surrounding sentencing data. The current study aimed to conduct a systematic literature review on the data Judges or courts interact with at the sentencing stage. PRISMA methodology was used to identify a total of 162 articles of interest. These articles indicate clear themes in the available literature. This presentation will discuss the preliminary results of the analysis including evolving themes and recommendations.

Authors

• Teresa Michelle Encalada, University of Cincinnati

• Hazem Said, University of Cincinnati

• Janet Moore, University of Cincinnati

• J.C. Barnes, University of Cincinnati