JUN 11, 1986

Concerning whether a magistrate is authorized pursuant to Section 22-3-800 of the Code to suspend a sentence imposed on a criminal defendant upon the condition that the defendant provide a specified number of hours of public service. What recourse a court would have if the defendant failed to comply with the sentence?

Requested by: The Honorable Allan T. Holmes, Chief Magistrate

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