Sec. 5. A local or regional advisory council shall promote:

(1) the use of evidence based practices; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-38-9.5-5

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(2) the best practices of community based alternatives and recidivism reduction programs, including:

(A) probation services;

(B) problem solving courts;

(C) mental health and addiction treatment and recovery services;

(D) pretrial services;

(E) community corrections;

(F) evidence based recidivism reduction programs for currently incarcerated persons;

(G) other rehabilitation alternatives; and

(H) the incorporation of evidence based decision making into decisions concerning jail overcrowding.

As added by P.L.30-2021, SEC.4.