advancement; or
(3) sanction the individual for a violation of any
condition of the sentence imposed under this section,
including, but not limited to, requiring the individual to
serve a term of imprisonment within the range of the sentence
for an individual who is not a primary caretaker of a
dependent child as specified under the laws of this
Commonwealth.
(e) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Dependent child." An individual who is under 18 years of
age.
"Nonviolent offense." An offense which is not a crime of
violence as defined in section 9714(g) (relating to sentences
for second and subsequent offenses).
"Primary caretaker of a dependent child." As follows:
(1) Any of the following:
(i) A parent who has consistently assumed
responsibility for the housing, health and safety of a
child prior to incarceration.
(ii) A woman who has given birth to a child after or
while awaiting her sentencing hearing and expresses a
willingness to assume responsibility for the housing,
health and safety of her child.
(2) A parent who, in the best interest of the child, has
arranged for the temporary care of the child in the home of a
relative or other responsible adult shall not, for that
reason, be excluded from this definition.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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