Uniform Sentencing Act of 1982

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Uniform Sentencing Act of 1982 - Requires the Judicial Conference of the United States to prescribe sentencing guidelines for Federal judges to use in determining criminal sentences. Provides that the guidelines and a statement of their expected impact be submitted to Congress. Specifies criteria for the payment of fines and for terms of imprisonment. Establishes within the Judicial Conference a Committee on Sentencing made up of seven appointed members with a variety of backgrounds and interests in the Federal criminal justice system.…