Section 176.0134 - Duties of Sentencing CommissionThe Sentencing Commission shall:
1. Evaluate and study the effectiveness and fiscal impact of various policies and practices regarding sentencing which are employed in this State and other states, including, without limitation, the use of plea bargaining, probation, programs of enhanced supervision, programs of regimental discipline, imprisonment, sentencing recommendations, mandatory and minimum sentencing, mandatory sentencing for crimes involving the possession, manufacture and distribution of controlled substances, enhanced penalties for habitual criminals, parole, credits against sentences, residential confinement and alternatives to incarceration.2. Recommend changes in the structure of sentencing in this State which:(a) Are consistent with the public policy set forth in NRS 176.0131; and(b) To the extent practicable and with consideration for their fiscal impact, incorporate general objectives and goals for sentencing.3. Facilitate the development and maintenance of a statewide sentencing database in collaboration with state and local agencies, using existing databases or resources where appropriate.4. Provide recommendations and advice to the Executive Director concerning the administration of the Department, including, without limitation: (a) Receiving reports from the Executive Director and providing advice to the Executive Director concerning measures to be taken by the Department to ensure compliance with the duties of the Sentencing Commission.(b) Reviewing information from the Department regarding sentencing of offenders in this State.(c) Requesting any audit, investigation or review the Sentencing Commission deems necessary to carry out the duties of the Sentencing Commission.(d) Coordinating with the Executive Director regarding the procedures for the identification and collection of data concerning the sentencing of offenders in this State.(e) Advising the Executive Director concerning any required reports and reviewing drafts of such reports.(f) Making recommendations to the Executive Director concerning the budget for the Department, improvements to the criminal justice system and legislation related to the duties of the Sentencing Commission.(g) Providing advice and recommendations to the Executive Director on any other matter.5. For each regular session of the Legislature, with the assistance of the Department, prepare a comprehensive report including the Sentencing Commission's: (a) Recommended changes pertaining to sentencing;(c) Recommendations for proposed legislation;(d) Identification of outcomes resulting from the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, that were tracked and assessed as required pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 176.01343;(e) Identification of trends observed after the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, that were tracked and assessed as required pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 1 of NRS 176.01343;(f) Identification of gaps in the State's data tracking capabilities related to the criminal justice system and recommendations for filling any such gaps as required pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 176.01343;(g) Recommendations for improvements, changes and budgetary adjustments; and(h) Additional recommendations for future legislation and policy options to enhance public safety and control corrections costs.6. Submit the report prepared pursuant to subsection 5 not later than January 15 of each odd-numbered year to: (a) The Office of the Governor;(b) The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for distribution to the Legislature; and(c) The Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court.Added to NRS by 2017, 4189; A 2019, 2874; 2021, 2412, 2414; 2023, 2497Amended by 2023, Ch. 415,§3, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by 2021, Ch. 389,§3, eff. 7/1/2021.Amended by 2021, Ch. 389,§2, eff. 6/4/2021.Amended by 2019, Ch. 484,§10, eff. 10/1/2019.Added by 2017, Ch. 583,§6, eff. 7/1/2017.