The punishment of therapeutic confinement consists of the restriction of freedom for the term and in the location established in the sentence for the convict to submit to a confinement and treatment regime so as to obtain therapeutic intervention, rehabilitative treatment and supervision necessary to comply therewith.\nThe following factors, among others, shall be taken into consideration when this punishment is imposed: the willingness to undergo to treatment, the health condition of the person sentenced, the need for treatment and supervision, the possibility of rehabilitation and the risks and benefits for the community.\nThe Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, subject to the regulations adopted by same, shall be in charge of executing this punishment and of supervising compliance with the rehabilitation plan attached to the sentence.\nIn the event that the sentenced person fails to comply with the punishment of therapeutic confinement, he/she shall serve the totality of the sentence of imprisonment, unless the judge in the revocation hearing, at his/her discretion, deducts part of the time already served.\nIf the convict satisfactorily complies with the treatment and he sentence of imprisonment, unless the judge in the revocation hearing, at his/her discretion, deducts part of the time already served.\nIf the convict satisfactorily complies with the treatment and rehabilitation plan and, at the end of his sentence, the court concludes that he has in effect rehabilitated from his addiction to controlled substances, alcohol or gambling, the court shall order the dismissal of the case and the exoneration of the sentenced person.\nThis punishment is not available to persons convicted for crimes classified as first and second degree felony crimes.\nHistory —June 18, 2004, No. 149, § 51, eff. May 1, 2005.
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