Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

61 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3902 (2026)

 Declaration of policy.

✓ current as of May 2026
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§ 3902.  Declaration of policy.

The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1)  The Commonwealth recognizes the severe problem of overcrowding in correctional institutions and understands that overcrowding is a causative factor contributing to insurrection and prison rioting.

(2)  The Commonwealth also recognizes that the frequency of convictions responsible for the dramatic expansion of the population in correctional institutions is attributable in part to the increased use of drugs and alcohol.

(3)  The Commonwealth, in wishing to salvage the contributions and dedicated work which its displaced citizens may someday offer, is seeking to explore alternative methods of incarceration which might serve as the catalyst for reducing criminal behavior.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2010–2010 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Gonzalez, 10 A.3d 1260 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2010).
Commonwealth v. Gonzalez, 10 A.3d 1260 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2010). · cites it 2× “" 61 Pa.C.S. § 3902(3). Hence, the eligibility determination for boot camp focuses on whether the inmate is currently serving a sentence for an offense that is amenable to an alternative method of incarceration.”
— 61 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3902(3) — 1 case
Commonwealth v. Gonzalez, 10 A.3d 1260 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2010). “" 61 Pa.C.S. § 3902(3). Hence, the eligibility determination for boot camp focuses on whether the inmate is currently serving a sentence for an offense that is amenable to an alternative method of incarceration.”
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