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This chapter seeks to create a program that ensures appropriate punishment for persons who commit crimes, encourages inmate participation in evidence-based programs that reduce the risks of future crime and ensures the openness and accountability of the criminal justice process while ensuring fairness to crime victims.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 61 Pa.C.S.A. Prisons and Parole § 4502. Purpose of chapter - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-61-pacsa-prisons-and-parole/pa-csa-sect-61-4502/
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