If in the light of all the circumstances, and when facilities are available, probation would be inappropriate, but it further appears that a sentence of total confinement would not be required in accordance with the criteria established in section 9725 (relating to total confinement), the court may impose a sentence involving partial confinement.
(Oct. 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, eff. 60 days)
Cross References. Section 9724 is referred to in section 9802 of this title.