and this one: Philosophies and models of sentencing are developed to take into account social viewpoints on justice, punishment, and rehabilitation. Lawmakers enact and courts enforce these models, while correctional facilities handle the execution of the sentences. Determinate and indeterminate sentencing are two popular sentencing models, each with distinct traits and effects on recidivism. Determinate sentencing refers to a fixed, specific sentence handed down for a crime. This model provides little to no flexibility; the offender serves a predetermined amount of time behind bars, frequently without the chance to be released before the term is over. These sentencing guidelines are usually established by lawmakers in order to guarantee consistency and predictability. Supporters contend that by reducing inequities in punishment, determinate sentencing promotes fairness