Judgment and Commitment Order

A judgment and commitment order is a legal document issued by the court that formally imposes a sentence on a defendant who has been convicted of a crime. The order specifies the terms of the sentence, including the length of imprisonment, any fines or restitution, and any conditions of probation or supervised release. The order also commits the defendant to the custody of the appropriate correctional agency, such as the Federal Bureau of Prisons or a state department of corrections. The order is typically prepared by the court clerk and signed by the judge, and copies are provided to the defendant, the prosecution, and the correctional agency. The order serves as the official record of the sentence and is used by the correctional agency to calculate the defendant’s release date and to administer the sentence. The defendant has the right to appeal the sentence or to file a post-conviction motion challenging the legality of the sentence.