Colorado - Purposes of Code with Respect to Sentencing

Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 18-1-102.5 (West)

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(1) The purposes of this code with respect to sentencing are: […]
(f) 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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