Back To Top Sentencing guidelines are established by the State Legislature. Numerous factors such as prior record, offense gravity, weapons enhancement and others are considered, which might increase or decrease the sentencing ranges. If the Court elects to depart from the standard range, an explanation must be given. Back To Top Some of the fines are mandated by law, while others are determined by the Court. Costs are mandated by law or local rule.
Restitution is determined based on the amount of damage incurred.
Back To Top Fines, costs and restitution are paid in the Clerk of Courts office located on the second floor of the East Wing Annex of the new Courthouse. The requirements to become a probation and parole officer must include but not be limited to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university preferably in the criminal justice or behavioral science fields. Copyright 1999 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.