California AB2648 mandates courts to consider alternatives to incarceration in criminal cases.

California AB2648 amends Section 17.2 of the Penal Code to require courts to consider alternatives to incarceration in criminal cases. The bill emphasizes using the least restrictive means available and includes options such as collaborative justice court programs, diversion, restorative justice, and probation. Courts retain discretion to determine the appropriate sentence based on relevant statutes and Judicial Council sentencing rules.

California AB2648 mandates courts to consider alternatives to incarceration in criminal cases.

California AB2648 amends Section 17.2 of the Penal Code to require courts to consider alternatives to incarceration in criminal cases. The bill emphasizes using the least restrictive means available and includes options such as collaborative justice court programs, diversion, restorative justice, and probation. Courts retain discretion to determine the appropriate sentence based on relevant statutes and Judicial Council sentencing rules.