Pennsylvania HB1671 amends sentencing laws to include restorative justice as an option for sentencing defendants.

HB1671 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow courts to sentence defendants to restorative justice either exclusively or in addition to other sentences. Restorative justice involves conferences or circles where those who caused harm, those who were harmed, and community members work together to repair the harm, address trauma, and strengthen community ties. The court must consider the nature of the crime and the defendant's history and character before deciding on restorative justice. This act will take effect in 60 days.

Pennsylvania HB1671 amends sentencing laws to include restorative justice as an option for sentencing defendants.

HB1671 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow courts to sentence defendants to restorative justice either exclusively or in addition to other sentences. Restorative justice involves conferences or circles where those who caused harm, those who were harmed, and community members work together to repair the harm, address trauma, and strengthen community ties. The court must consider the nature of the crime and the defendant's history and character before deciding on restorative justice. This act will take effect in 60 days.