About one-third of U.S. states have a(n)____________ structure that limits the discretion of parole boards for felonies.

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States with determinate sentencing structures have fixed sentencing guidelines for different crimes, and offenders are typically required to serve a minimum percentage of their sentence before being considered for parole. This limits the discretion of parole boards in determining release dates for felons. Approximately one-third of U.S. states have this type of structure.

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