Amendment ID: S2467-5

Amendment 5

Law enforcement discretion

Ms. Lovely moves to amend the bill in section 1, lines 20-24, by striking the following words:- Law enforcement officials shall employ restorative justice principles wherever applicable in an effort to reduce recidivism and the risk of more serious crimes which may require a move intensive and costly response from the legal system, such as prosecution and incarceration. Such principles shall be designed by local community members.