23-18, SUPERSEDES 17-29-B and 17-30-S IN RE: CRIMINAL - ALTERNATIVE SANCTIONS PROGRAM - ORDERED 03/07/2023 BY JESSICA J. RECKSIEDLER
EXCERPT: “WHEREAS, there is a substantial number of technical violations that do not involve a new arrest or other serious violations; and, WHEREAS, arresting and incarcerating certain non-violent offenders for minor violations of probation or community control is both expensive and nonproductive; and, WHEREAS, there is research to support that recidivism may be reduced by utilizing collaborative efforts among the courts, probation and law enforcement to hold the offender accountable and apply swift and certain sanctions for technical violations of probation or community control; and WHEREAS, an administrative option for processing technical violations will have the potential to offer benefits including: (Open AO for more information.)”
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