Fairness and Equality in the Criminal Justice System: Internal Policies

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5. Probation Violations.

a) Deputies will work with Delaware Probation and Parole to avoid recommending prison sentences for technical violations, such as missed curfews, etc.

b) Deputies will not recommend zero-tolerance conditions of probation for people addicted to drugs or alcohol.

c) Deputies will oppose the issuance of warrants, or the revocation of driving licenses, for failure of a person to pay a fine when the defendant is without the ability to pay. For example, Deputies will oppose all such warrants when the defendant is indigent and is represented by the Office of Defense Services.

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