Pennsylvania SB475 amends the state's judicial code to enhance problem-solving courts and modify probation sentencing.

Pennsylvania SB475 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow the establishment of problem-solving treatment courts by the court of common pleas of a judicial district and the Municipal Court of Philadelphia. These courts, which include veterans courts, drug courts, mental health courts, and driving under the influence courts, offer defendants a court-supervised individualized treatment program. The bill also modifies sentencing guidelines, presuming against total confinement for technical violations of probation.

Pennsylvania SB475 amends the state's judicial code to enhance problem-solving courts and modify probation sentencing.

Pennsylvania SB475 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow the establishment of problem-solving treatment courts by the court of common pleas of a judicial district and the Municipal Court of Philadelphia. These courts, which include veterans courts, drug courts, mental health courts, and driving under the influence courts, offer defendants a court-supervised individualized treatment program. The bill also modifies sentencing guidelines, presuming against total confinement for technical violations of probation.