Circle sentencing was also born in Canada, as a result of the efforts of a growing number of judges to counteract the futility of the current sentencing process, and to respect in Native communities the traditional aboriginal method of dealing with members of the community who broke the law. It begins with an offender pleading guilty in court and agreeing to accept a community-imposed sentence. Experts say Minnesota is the first state in the nation to use circle sentencing.
You can find this information at these websites.
http://www.lafsd.k12.ca.us/people/gmccalmo/page2/page9/page7/assets/What%20is%20Circle%20Justice.doc
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