Section 35-32-1-1 - Construction of title This title shall be construed in accordance with its general purposes, to:
(1) secure simplicity in procedure;(2) insure fairness of administration including the elimination of unjustifiable delay;(3) insure the effective apprehension and trial of persons accused of offenses;(4) provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding by a fair and impartial trial and adequate review;(5) reduce crime by promoting the use of evidence based best practices for rehabilitation of offenders in a community setting;(6) keep dangerous offenders in prison by avoiding the use of scarce prison space for nonviolent offenders;(7) give judges maximum discretion to impose sentences based on a consideration of all the circumstances related to the offense;(8) maintain proportionality of penalties across the criminal code, with like sentences for like crimes;(9) make the lengths of sentences served by offenders more certain for victims; and(10) preserve the public welfare and secure the fundamental rights of individuals.Amended by P.L. 168-2014, SEC. 52, eff. 7/1/2014.As added by Acts1981 , P.L. 298, SEC.1.