§2051. Sentencing alternative of unconditional discharge
The court shall sentence a convicted person to an unconditional discharge if the court determines that no other authorized sentencing alternative is appropriate punishment and the convicted person is:
                                     
                                [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
              
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                                Eligible for probation.  
                                Eligible for the imposition of a sentencing alternative that includes a period of probation under section 1802, subsection 1; or
                                     
                                
                [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
              
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                                Ineligible for probation due to excluded Class D or Class E crime.  
                                Ineligible for the imposition of a sentencing alternative that includes a period of probation under section 1802, subsection 1 solely by operation of section 1802, subsection 1, paragraph B.
                                     
                                
                [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
              A sentence of unconditional discharge is for all purposes a final judgment of conviction.
                                     
                                [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
              
                        SECTION HISTORY
                        
            PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).