Question

A split sentence is one in which a juvenile is waived to adult court and then given a juvenile sanction and an adult sanction. If the offender fails the juvenile sanction, he or she will automatically be given the adult punishment.

What is split sentencing? Describe in detail.

Answer 1

• A split sentence is where the sentence is split into two parts, the first is served by incarceration and the second may be probation. . Whether because of jail overcrowding or pregressive theories about sentencing, many states use a number of alternatives to extended prison sentences such as split sentencing.
• A split sentence occurs when the defendant is placed on probation for a period of time after serving a portion of the time in jail or prison. In other words, the sentence is split up into two parts. The ratio of how much time will be served on probation and how much will be served in prison is frequently left up to a judge’s discretion.
• After completion of the prison time, a defendant is released on probation for the balance of the term. A defendant will be allowed to remain on probation as long as he follows the terms and conditions of the probation.
• The main advantage of a split sentence is that it reduces the amount of time that a defendant must actually serve in prison. However, not all defendants are eligible for split sentences.
  
• Eligibility for a split sentence depends on the criminal codes in a defendant’s sentencing state. Each state has a set of rules and guidelines governing who is qualified to receive a split sentence.
• A defendant who does qualify for a split sentence should understand and carefully weigh sentencing options before asking or making a plea bargain for a split sentence.
• If it turns out to be that split sentence can be provide like in adult courts, will be very beneficial to the juvenile court system because it will give the young adult the incarcerated punishment but also will provide the opportunity to be in probation and have some tools to order their lives.
• For a juvenile offender to be rehabilitated is very important set up a treatment plan that would be following on the detention facility where the minor begin the sentence period.