Sentencing Reform Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sentencing Reform Act of 1979 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set forth a new sentencing structure applicable to a defendant who has been convicted of an offense under any Federal statute. Permits an individual to be sentenced to a term of imprisonment or probation, a fine, or restitution in cases involving bodily injury or death, property damage, or other loss. Permits an organization to receive such penalties, with the exception of imprisonment. Requires that the presentence investigation report made by a probation officer under rule 32(c) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure include information on noninstitutional sanctions. Specifies factors to be considered by a sentencing court, including: (1) the nature and circumstances of the offense; (2) the defendant's role in the offense, and aggravating or mitigating circumstances not reflected in the guidelines formulated by the Federal Sentencing Commission (established by this Act); (3) the types of sentences, including noninstitutional sanctions as a condition of probation; (4) the sentence recommended in the Commission's guidelines; (5) any pertinent policy statement issued by the Commission; and (6) the need to have u…