This program is eligible for 1 hour of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 1.2 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Overview
This session will provide early data analyses on 8th Edition related cases, takeaways from early implementation and county experiences with the new guidelines, a refresher on fundamental changes, and a review of recently enacted legislation and appellate opinions impacting sentencing and the guidelines. Topics: Data analyses, Refresher on changes associated with the new edition of guidelines, Takeaways from early implementation & county experiences, and Recently Enacted Legislation and Appellate Court decisions.
Recorded in June 2026.
Faculty
Ryan Meyers
Ryan S. Meyers is the Senior Deputy Director of the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing. In this role, he provides leadership, executive direction, and oversight for the Commission’s education collaborations and partnerships. Previously, Ryan held positions as Deputy Director (Administration and Outreach), Manager (Education and Outreach), and Sentencing Policy Specialist for the Commission. His work has focused on developing and delivering educational and outreach opportunities to criminal justice stakeholders; policy development, support, and implementation; and promoting best practices to ensure data quality. As a result, he frequently engages with legislative members and their staff, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and court staff (court administration and probation) to accomplish the Commission’s various legislative mandates and duties. Mr. Meyers is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at The Pennsylvania State University, where he teaches undergraduate courses in criminology and sentencing. Additionally, Ryan is a field instructor at Duquesne University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law, instructing an elective course on Sanctions, Sentencing, and Corrections. Prior to the Commission, Mr. Meyers served as DUI Court Program Coordinator and Probation Officer for the Court of Common Pleas of Centre County (PA), and as a Youth Development Aide for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Mr. Meyers received a B.A. degree in Crime, Law, and Justice and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from The Pennsylvania State University.

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