Alternatives in sentencing

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. Acts 1983, ch. 467, § 4. 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. Acts 1983, ch. 467, § 4.