RA 11362 (Community Service Act) Section 2

Policy.

Section 2

SEC. 2. Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote restorative justice and decongest jails by authorizing the court in its discretion to require community service in lieu of service in jail for offenses punishable by arresto menor and arresto mayor.

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