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2008 SESSION

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HB 1290 Restorative justice programs; established.

Introduced by: Clifford L. Athey, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Restorative justice programs. Provides that courts may order offenders to be assessed for their suitability to enter a restorative justice program and, if found suitable, the offender may enter such a program. Restorative justice programs are intended to facilitate meetings or dialogues between victims of crime and the offenders, as well as other individuals and community members if appropriate, with the goal of addressing the needs of the victim and the community through agreements with the offenders addressing issues such as reparation, restitution, and community service.

FULL TEXT

• 01/09/08  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086125420  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/09/08  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086125420
• 01/09/08  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/16/08  House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
• 02/12/08  House: Left in Courts of Justice