The purposes of an early disposition program are to:

1. (1) Hold offenders accountable for their actions;
2. (2) Ensure a prompt resolution of criminal matters;
3. (3) Protect the rights of the public and the offender;
4. (4) Maximize use of community resources to provide alternative sanctions for criminal behavior; and
5. (5) Reduce the costs to the criminal justice system that are incurred when traditional sanctions are the only option available to district attorneys and courts.

Note: See note under 135.941.

[2001 c.635 §7]