Alternatives in Sentencing

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The general assembly finds that the following policy statements regarding the criminal justice system are of importance to the state correction system:

  1. Trial judges are encouraged to use alternatives to incarceration as long as the alternatives include requirements of reparation or victim compensation; and
  2. Trial judges shall be provided a presentence report with sufficient information to make a proper evaluation and disposition of a defendant.


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