Match the following types of sentencing with the definition listed below.
-Has a fixed period of incarceration,which eliminates the decision-making responsibility of parole boards

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A determinate sentence has a fixed period of incarceration, which eliminates the decision-making responsibility of parole boards.

Answer: C
 Flat-time sentencing requires that offenders serve the entire sentence without the possibility of early release through parole.

Answer: D
 Mandatory sentencing requires that a specific sentence be imposed for certain crimes, typically with no possibility of parole.

Answer: E
 Presumptive sentencing involves a range of possible sentences based on offense severity and aggravating/mitigating circumstances, with a recommended sentence that judges may depart from only for compelling reasons.

Answer: A
 An indeterminate sentence is one in which a range of time is specified (e.g. 5-10 years) and the decision about release is made by a parole board based on an assessment of the offender's progress and behavior while in prison.

Match the Following Types of Sentencing with the Definition Listed