State v. Loomis, 2016 WI 68, 881 N.W.2d 749 (Wis. 2016), No. 2015AP157-CR; cert. denied, No. 16-6387 (2017)

Summary

Eric Loomis challenged his La Crosse County sentence because the circuit court had considered a COMPAS risk assessment, a proprietary algorithmic tool whose methodology was not disclosed to him. On certification from the Court of Appeals, the Wisconsin Supreme Court held on July 13, 2016, that a court's consideration of a COMPAS score at sentencing does not violate due process if it is used properly and within stated limits. The score cannot be the determinative factor, and presentence reports that include it must carry a written advisement warning of the tool's limitations, including its proprietary nature. The U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari on June 26, 2017.

Key dates

1. July 13, 2016Filed
2. June 26, 2017Resolved
3. October 16, 2026Checked against sources
4. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: October 16, 2027.

Evidence

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1. CASE NO.: 2015AP157-CR COMPLETE TITLE: State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Eric L. Loomis, Defendant-Appellant. ON CERTIFICATION FROM THE COURT OF APPEALS OPINION FILED: July 13, 2016

   Supports: Parties, case number, decision date

   Ultimately, we conclude that if used properly, observing the limitations and cautions set forth herein, a circuit court's consideration of a COMPAS risk assessment at sentencing does not violate a defendant's right to due process.

   Supports: Holding

   State v. Loomis, 2016 WI 68, No. 2015AP157-CR Supreme Court of Wisconsin Primary source

2. 16-6387 LOOMIS, ERIC L. V. WISCONSIN

   Supports: Listed under 'Certiorari Denied' on the June 26, 2017, order list

   Order List, Monday, June 26, 2017 (582 U.S.) Supreme Court of the United States Primary source