What has the Supreme Court ruled with respect to the confidentiality of a presentence report? Remember to discuss specific case law that will your essay.

The Federal Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, which became effective in 1987, was designed to reduce sentence disparity and phase out parole release by 1992. The statute also generated a great deal of confusion and litigation-many judges opposed the legislation's sentencing guidelines that removed much judicial discretion. On January 18, 1989, however, the Supreme Court ruled that the 1987 sentencing rules, established by a commission created under the 1984 statute, were unconstitutional . This ruling did not end the controversy: Appeals over guidelines interpretation have burdened appellate courts, and judges have been concerned about the lack of consideration given to such factors as age, education, and family ties for rendering sentencing decisions.

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