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Statutes, and articles about them, concerning restorative justice.

Lee, Pete. 2009. Overview of Restorative Justice in Colorado Law.: Colorado’s Children’s Code incorporates restorative justice through a declaration of legislative intent set forth in CRS 19-2-102 and implements it through provisions enacted pursuant to HB 07-1129 and HB 08-1117.
Restorative juvenile justice legislation and policy: A national assessement: While the modern day restorative justice movement continues to evolve at the state and community levels, jurisdictions have addressed juvenile justice system concerns with policy and legislative agendas. These actions have lead to a response to juvenile crime and established a balance between the needs of victims, offenders and community. This article serves as an update of the research completed by the author (O’Brien, 1999), who found that a majority of states had incorporated restorative justice language in legislation, policy, mission or program. Three states are also identified as model implementation states. (from the article)
Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development. Traditional Courts Bill.: To affirm the recognition of the traditional justice system and its values, based on restorative justice and reconciliation; to provide for the structure and functioning of traditional courts in line with constitutional imperatives and values; to enhance customary law and the customs of communities observing a system of customary law; and to provide for matters connected therewith. (excerpt)
Legislature, State of Vermont. 2a. Restorative justice.: It is the policy of this state that principles of restorative justice be included in shaping how the criminal justice system responds to persons charged with or convicted of criminal offenses. The policy goal is a community response to a person's wrongdoing at its earliest onset, and a type and intensity of sanction tailored to each instance of wrongdoing. (excerpt)
Ghana. Children's Act, 1998. (Act 950).: (1) A Child Panel shall assist in victim-offender mediation in minor criminal matters involving a child where the circumstances of the offence are not aggravated. (excerpt)
Washington State Legislature.. Revised Code of Washington. Title 13. Jvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders.: Section 13.40.070 refers to referral to mediation or reconciliation programs.
State of Texas.. Texas Statutes. Code of Criminal Procedure.: Article 42.12 refers to victim offender mediation; 56.02 refers to the right of crime victims to request mediation; 56.13 adresses victim offender mediation;
State of Tennessee.. Tennessee Code: Title 16 Courts: Chapter 20: The Victim-Offender Mediation Center.: (a) The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) The resolution of felony, misdemeanor and juvenile delinquent disputes can be costly and complex in a judicial setting where the parties involved are necessarily in an adversary posture and subject to formalized procedures; and (2) Victim-offender mediation centers can meet the needs of Tennessee's citizens by providing forums in which persons may voluntarily participate in the resolution of disputes in an informal and less adversarial atmosphere. (excerpt)
State of Montana.. Montana Code Annotated. Titel 2. Government Structute and Administration.: Sections 1-15-2013~2-15-2014 deal with the Office of restorative jsutice and the Restorative justice fund.
State of Missouri.. Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 217 Department of Corrections Section 217.777.: (1) The department shall provide a program of training to eligible volunteers and develop specific conditions of a probation program and conditions of probation for offenders referred to it by the court. Such conditions, as established by the community boards and the department, may include compensation and restitution to the community and the victim by fines, fees, day fines, victim-offender mediation, participation in victim impact panels, community service, or a combination of the aforementioned conditions; (excerpt)
State of Kansas.. Kansas Statutes. 36*1663. Chapter 38 Minors. Article 16-- Kansas Juvenile Justice Code: Allows for mediation between victim and offender in responding to juvenile crimes.
State of Florida.. The 2006 Florida Statutes. Chapter 985 Juvenile Justice; Interstate Compact on Juveniles: (2) NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CENTER.-- (a) The state attorney may establish at least one Neighborhood Restorative Justice Center in designated geographical areas in the county for the purposes of operating a deferred prosecution program for first-time, nonviolent juvenile offenders. (b) The state attorney may refer any first-time, nonviolent juvenile offender accused of committing a delinquent act to a Neighborhood Restorative Justice Center. (excerpt)
State of Delaware.. Title 11. Crimes and Criminal Procedure. Special Programs. Chapter 95. Victim Offender Mediation.: (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) The resolution of felony, misdemeanor and juvenile delinquent disputes can be costly and complex in a judicial setting where the parties involved are necessarily in an adversary posture and subject to formalized procedures; and (2) Victim-offender mediation programs can meet the needs of Delaware's citizens by providing forums in which persons may voluntarily participate in the resolution of certain criminal offenses in an informal and less adversarial atmosphere. (excerpt)
State of Arizona.. Arizona Revised Statute12-299 Community Punishment Program.: Section 12-299.01 provides for victim offender reconciliation.
Anonymous. References to Restorative Justice in the Sentencing Act: Lists the sections of New Zealand’s Sentencing Act 2002 that refer to restorative justice. They largely involve principles of sentencing and of court adjournment in respect of restorative justice processes that have taken place or are continuing.
Robson, Matt. 'World First' For Restorative Justice: Matt Robson, New Zealand’s Minister for Courts, discusses new sentencing and parole legislation that incorporates restorative justice into the justice system, providing a common thread between judges, prison staff and a nationalised Parole Board. The law allows judges to look at alternatives to prison and abolishes the problematic practice of suspended sentencing, while focusing on community safety in the new Parole Board. Robson argues that victims will benefit from the new law, draws attention to the majority of prisoners who are minor offenders, and asks for citizens’ support for a co-ordinated approach to criminal offences.
Umbreit, Mark S and Lightfoot, Elizabeth and Fier, Johnathan and Lightfoot, Elizabeth. Legislative Statues on Victim Offender Mediation: A National Review: Victim-offender mediation â a framework for dialogue between crime victims and offenders â is one of the basic tools of restorative justice. The purpose in producing this report is to document existing statutory authority relating to victim-offender mediation (VOM) in states in the United States. Specifically, while mediation procedures are relatively common in civil and family law statutes, the focus of this analysis is to look at mediation in criminal cases. The existence of specific provisions for VOM in state codes is important in providing a structure for the implementation of VOM in a state, though the degree of statutory authority does not necessarily correspond to the actual development and use of VOM programs in a state. However, without statutory provisions for VOM, there is little legal authority, protection, or specific funding mechanism for those involved in VOM. This study, then, consists of a comprehensive computer-based search, using VOM language and VOM types of activities, of all state codes. Mediation in civil cases was excluded from the analysis. The report presents findings from this search on a state-by state-basis. It also includes the researchersâ categorization of states and their statutory provisions on a continuum from âlittle or no mention of VOMâ? to a âcomprehensive VOM legislative framework.â?
Baber, Mary. The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Bill [HL] [Bill 74 of 1998-99].: This research paper provides background information for the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Bill. At the time the paper was written, the Bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords and was due for debate in the House of Commons. The Bill would enable a new sentencing disposal for the youth court. Specifically, this sentencing disposal would make possible referral to a youth offender panel for young offenders convicted for the first time. The primary aim of the youth offender panel would be to prevent re-offending. The Bill would also make a number of changes to the law concerning the giving of evidence in criminal proceedings.
State of Hawaii. Senate Concurrent Resolution. Requesting the Department of Public Safety to facilitate the delivery of the Huikahi Restorative Circles Program in Haraii Correctional Facilities.: BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Twenty-fifth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2010, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Department of Public Safety is requested to facilitate and support federal grant proposals for the funding of the Huikahi Restorative Circles program to address the backlog of requests from incarcerated individuals wanting to make amends for their past behavior (excerpt)
Wachtel, Joshua. Colorado Children's Code authorizes restorative justice conferences for adjudicated youth (Part 2 of 2).: It’s no accident that Colorado is the first U.S. state to mandate that judges advise adjudicated youth of the possibility of participating in restorative justice (RJ) conferences or other programs if they become involved in the criminal justice system. For more than 10 years, Colorado communities, schools, nonprofits, RJ advocates, probation, police and human service departments, courts, youth rehabilitation facilities, universities and governments have been promoting restorative justice and restorative practices (RP).

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Restorative juvenile justice legislation and policy: A national assessement While the modern day restorative justice movement continues to evolve at the state and community levels, jurisdictions have addressed juvenile justice system concerns with policy and legislative agendas. These actions have lead to a response to juvenile crime and established a balance between the needs of victims, offenders and community. This article serves as an update of the research completed by the author (O’Brien, 1999), who found that a majority of states had incorporated restorative justice language in legislation, policy, mission or program. Three states are also identified as model implementation states. (from the article) Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development. Traditional Courts Bill. To affirm the recognition of the traditional justice system and its values, based on restorative justice and reconciliation; to provide for the structure and functioning of traditional courts in line with constitutional imperatives and values; to enhance customary law and the customs of communities observing a system of customary law; and to provide for matters connected therewith. (excerpt) Legislature, State of Vermont. 2a. Restorative justice. It is the policy of this state that principles of restorative justice be included in shaping how the criminal justice system responds to persons charged with or convicted of criminal offenses. The policy goal is a community response to a person's wrongdoing at its earliest onset, and a type and intensity of sanction tailored to each instance of wrongdoing. (excerpt) Ghana. Children's Act, 1998. (Act 950). (1) A Child Panel shall assist in victim-offender mediation in minor criminal matters involving a child where the circumstances of the offence are not aggravated. (excerpt) Washington State Legislature.. Revised Code of Washington. Title 13. Jvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders. Section 13.40.070 refers to referral to mediation or reconciliation programs. State of Texas.. Texas Statutes. Code of Criminal Procedure. Article 42.12 refers to victim offender mediation; 56.02 refers to the right of crime victims to request mediation; 56.13 adresses victim offender mediation; State of Tennessee.. Tennessee Code: Title 16 Courts: Chapter 20: The Victim-Offender Mediation Center. (a) The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) The resolution of felony, misdemeanor and juvenile delinquent disputes can be costly and complex in a judicial setting where the parties involved are necessarily in an adversary posture and subject to formalized procedures; and (2) Victim-offender mediation centers can meet the needs of Tennessee's citizens by providing forums in which persons may voluntarily participate in the resolution of disputes in an informal and less adversarial atmosphere. (excerpt) State of Montana.. Montana Code Annotated. Titel 2. Government Structute and Administration. Sections 1-15-2013~2-15-2014 deal with the Office of restorative jsutice and the Restorative justice fund. State of Missouri.. Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 217 Department of Corrections Section 217.777. (1) The department shall provide a program of training to eligible volunteers and develop specific conditions of a probation program and conditions of probation for offenders referred to it by the court. Such conditions, as established by the community boards and the department, may include compensation and restitution to the community and the victim by fines, fees, day fines, victim-offender mediation, participation in victim impact panels, community service, or a combination of the aforementioned conditions; (excerpt) State of Kansas.. Kansas Statutes. 36*1663. Chapter 38 Minors. Article 16-- Kansas Juvenile Justice Code Allows for mediation between victim and offender in responding to juvenile crimes. State of Florida.. The 2006 Florida Statutes. Chapter 985 Juvenile Justice; Interstate Compact on Juveniles (2) NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CENTER.-- (a) The state attorney may establish at least one Neighborhood Restorative Justice Center in designated geographical areas in the county for the purposes of operating a deferred prosecution program for first-time, nonviolent juvenile offenders. (b) The state attorney may refer any first-time, nonviolent juvenile offender accused of committing a delinquent act to a Neighborhood Restorative Justice Center. (excerpt) State of Delaware.. Title 11. Crimes and Criminal Procedure. Special Programs. Chapter 95. Victim Offender Mediation. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) The resolution of felony, misdemeanor and juvenile delinquent disputes can be costly and complex in a judicial setting where the parties involved are necessarily in an adversary posture and subject to formalized procedures; and (2) Victim-offender mediation programs can meet the needs of Delaware's citizens by providing forums in which persons may voluntarily participate in the resolution of certain criminal offenses in an informal and less adversarial atmosphere. (excerpt) State of Arizona.. Arizona Revised Statute12-299 Community Punishment Program. Section 12-299.01 provides for victim offender reconciliation. Anonymous. References to Restorative Justice in the Sentencing Act Lists the sections of New Zealand’s Sentencing Act 2002 that refer to restorative justice. They largely involve principles of sentencing and of court adjournment in respect of restorative justice processes that have taken place or are continuing. Robson, Matt. 'World First' For Restorative Justice Matt Robson, New Zealand’s Minister for Courts, discusses new sentencing and parole legislation that incorporates restorative justice into the justice system, providing a common thread between judges, prison staff and a nationalised Parole Board. The law allows judges to look at alternatives to prison and abolishes the problematic practice of suspended sentencing, while focusing on community safety in the new Parole Board. Robson argues that victims will benefit from the new law, draws attention to the majority of prisoners who are minor offenders, and asks for citizens’ support for a co-ordinated approach to criminal offences. Umbreit, Mark S and Lightfoot, Elizabeth and Fier, Johnathan and Lightfoot, Elizabeth. Legislative Statues on Victim Offender Mediation: A National Review Victim-offender mediation â a framework for dialogue between crime victims and offenders â is one of the basic tools of restorative justice. The purpose in producing this report is to document existing statutory authority relating to victim-offender mediation (VOM) in states in the United States. Specifically, while mediation procedures are relatively common in civil and family law statutes, the focus of this analysis is to look at mediation in criminal cases. The existence of specific provisions for VOM in state codes is important in providing a structure for the implementation of VOM in a state, though the degree of statutory authority does not necessarily correspond to the actual development and use of VOM programs in a state. However, without statutory provisions for VOM, there is little legal authority, protection, or specific funding mechanism for those involved in VOM. This study, then, consists of a comprehensive computer-based search, using VOM language and VOM types of activities, of all state codes. Mediation in civil cases was excluded from the analysis. The report presents findings from this search on a state-by state-basis. It also includes the researchersâ categorization of states and their statutory provisions on a continuum from âlittle or no mention of VOMâ? to a âcomprehensive VOM legislative framework.â? Baber, Mary. The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Bill [HL] [Bill 74 of 1998-99]. This research paper provides background information for the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Bill. At the time the paper was written, the Bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords and was due for debate in the House of Commons. The Bill would enable a new sentencing disposal for the youth court. Specifically, this sentencing disposal would make possible referral to a youth offender panel for young offenders convicted for the first time. The primary aim of the youth offender panel would be to prevent re-offending. The Bill would also make a number of changes to the law concerning the giving of evidence in criminal proceedings. State of Hawaii. Senate Concurrent Resolution. Requesting the Department of Public Safety to facilitate the delivery of the Huikahi Restorative Circles Program in Haraii Correctional Facilities. BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Twenty-fifth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2010, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Department of Public Safety is requested to facilitate and support federal grant proposals for the funding of the Huikahi Restorative Circles program to address the backlog of requests from incarcerated individuals wanting to make amends for their past behavior (excerpt) Wachtel, Joshua. Colorado Children's Code authorizes restorative justice conferences for adjudicated youth (Part 2 of 2). It’s no accident that Colorado is the first U.S. state to mandate that judges advise adjudicated youth of the possibility of participating in restorative justice (RJ) conferences or other programs if they become involved in the criminal justice system. For more than 10 years, Colorado communities, schools, nonprofits, RJ advocates, probation, police and human service departments, courts, youth rehabilitation facilities, universities and governments have been promoting restorative justice and restorative practices (RP). Next 20 items » [1] 2 3 Document Actions Send this Print this	Africa Asia Europe Latin America Middle East North America and Caribbean Pacific Search 10528 publications on restorative justice Recent RJOB Comments conference May 07, 2012 conference May 07, 2012 Agreement to participate May 04, 2012 More… Slide Show: What is Restorative Justice Click to view a slideshow discussing the definition of restorative justice. 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