Matthew R. Durose, Patrick A. Langan, Ph.D.
July 1, 2007 NCJ 215646
Presents statistics for adults who were convicted of a felony and sentenced in State courts. The data were collected through a survey of a nationally representative sample of State courts in 300 counties in 2004. The number and characteristics (age, sex, race) of offenders who were sentenced to prison, jail, or probation are reported for the 5 major offense categories. Trends from 1994 to 2004 highlight the number of adults convicted of felonies as well as the types of conviction offenses and sentence lengths imposed. See also: State Court Sentencing of Convicted Felons, 2004 - Statistical Tables.
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Part of the Felony Sentences in State Courts Series
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