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VT · H0540INTRO · 0 COSPONSORS

An act relating to the recommendations of the Post-Adjudication Reparative Program Working Group

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This bill expands the use of community reparative boards for certain offenders who plead guilty to nonviolent crimes. It allows courts to refer these individuals to restorative justice programs as an alternative to or condition of probation. The bill also outlines factors for courts to consider when making these referrals and requires standardized forms for the process.

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