§2154.2. Adoption of guidelines for State intermediate punishment.

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The commission shall adopt guidelines to identify offenders who would be appropriate for participation in State intermediate punishment programs. These guidelines shall be considered by the attorney for the Commonwealth and the sentencing court in determining whether to commit a defendant for evaluation and whether to sentence an eligible offender pursuant to 61 Pa.C.S. Ch. 41 (relating to State intermediate punishment). The guidelines shall:

(1) Use the description of "eligible offender" provided in 61 Pa.C.S. Ch. 41.

(2) Give primary consideration to protection of the public safety.

(Nov. 19, 2004, P.L.855, No.112, eff. 180 days; Oct. 27, 2010, P.L.931, No.95, eff. imd.)

Notation

Cross References. Section 2154.2 is referred to in section 9721 of this title.

                    
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