An act relating to the recommendations of the Post-Adjudication Reparative Program Working Group

Summary

H.540 amends Vermont sentencing law to add referral to a community reparative board program as an alternative to traditional sentencing, and creates a Restorative Justice Program for eligible offenders. It applies to non‑violent felonies and misdemeanors, allowing courts to consider factors like victim input and community impact, and aims to incorporate restorative practices while reducing reliance on incarceration.

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