The purposes of an early disposition program are to:\n(1) Hold offenders accountable for their actions;\n(2) Ensure a prompt resolution of criminal matters;\n(3) Protect the rights of the public and the offender;\n(4) Maximize use of community resources to provide alternative sanctions for criminal behavior; and\n(5) Reduce the costs to the criminal justice system that are incurred when traditional sanctions are the only option available to district attorneys and courts. [2001 c.635 §7]\nNote:\nSee note under 135.941.
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