A stipulation in many federal and state sentencing guidelines that allows a judge to adjust his or her sentencing decision based on the special circumstances of a particular case is called a(n)____.

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A "departure" is a term used in sentencing guidelines that allows a judge to deviate from the standard sentencing range based on special circumstances of a particular case.

A Stipulation in Many Federal and State Sentencing Guidelines That