If in the light of all the circumstances, and when facilities are available, probation would be inappropriate, but it further appears that a sentence of total confinement would not be required in accordance with the criteria established in section 9725 (relating to total confinement), the court may impose a sentence involving partial confinement.
42 Pa.C.S. § 9724
Partial confinement
Known as the Sentencing Code
The act spans §§ 42-9701 to 42-9799.9 (160 sections).
(Oct. 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, eff. 60 days)
Official source: Pennsylvania General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Pennsylvania statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.