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2154.4 – Adoption Of Guidelines For Resentencing | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania's Section 2154.4 mandates guidelines for courts on resentencing offenders after probation revocations, focusing on fairness and consistency.

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2154.4 – Adoption Of Guidelines For Resentencing

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 2154.4

Summary

Pennsylvania law Section 2154.4 requires the adoption of sentencing guidelines for courts when resentencing offenders after probation or intermediate punishment revocations. These guidelines consider factors like the violation's seriousness and the defendant's rehabilitative needs. The aim is to promote consistent and fair resentencing practices.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania's Section 2154.4 mandates guidelines for courts on resentencing offenders after probation revocations, focusing on fairness and consistency.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.