135.942 Purposes of program
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135.942 Purposes of program. The purposes of an early disposition program are to:
(1)Hold offenders accountable for their actions;
(2)Ensure a prompt resolution of criminal matters;
(3)Protect the rights of the public and the offender;
(4)Maximize use of community resources to provide alternative sanctions for criminal behavior; and
(5)Reduce the costs to the criminal justice system that are incurred when traditional sanctions are the only option available to district attorneys and courts. [2001 c.635 §7]
Note: See note under 135.941.