The New York Sentencing Procedures Under Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 (Local Procedural Guidelines), Nov 28, 1994, apply to all felony and misdemeanor convictions in New York State. The guidelines are designed to ensure uniformity and fairness in sentencing and to ensure the safety of the public. The guidelines include two main types of sentencing procedures: presumptive sentences and exceptional sentences. Presumptive sentences are those which are determined by the court's consideration of the defendant's criminal history and the nature of the crime. The court is required to consider the defendant's prior criminal record, the seriousness of the offense, the defendant's need for rehabilitation, and the impact of the sentence on public safety. The court is then required to impose a sentence within the range established by the guidelines. Exceptional sentences are those which exceed the presumptive sentence range and are imposed in cases where the court determines that the presumptive sentence is insufficient to address the seriousness of the offense or the need for rehabilitation of the defendant. In such cases, the court must provide a written statement of the reasons for the exceptional sentence. The guidelines also include provisions for alternative sentences, such as community service or drug treatment programs, as well as provisions for probation and parole. The goal of the New York Sentencing Procedures Under Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 (Local Procedural Guidelines) is to ensure that criminal sentences are imposed in a uniform and fair manner that is tailored to the individual defendant and the offense committed.