Penal codes with indeterminate sentencing stipulate minimum and maximum sentences that must be served in prison (2-9 years, 3-5 years, etc.).

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Indeterminate sentencing means that a judge sentences a convicted individual to a range of years in prison (e.g., 2-9 years), allowing for parole boards to decide the exact duration within that range based on behavior and rehabilitation progress.

Penal Codes with Indeterminate Sentencing Stipulate Minimum and Maximum Sentences