Colorado - Purpose of Code

Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-1-102 (West)

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(1) This code shall be construed in such manner as to promote maximum fulfillment of its general purposes, namely: […] (e) To promote acceptance of responsibility and accountability by offenders and to provide restoration and healing for victims and the community while attempting to reduce recidivism and the costs to society by the use of restorative justice practices.

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