1. Before deferring judgment, deferring sentence, or suspending sentence, the court firstshall determine which option, if available, will provide maximum opportunity for the rehabilitation of the defendant and protection of the community from further offenses by the defendant and others. In making this determination, the court shall consider all of the following: a. The age of the defendant. b. The defendant’s prior record of convictions and prior record ofdeferments of judgment ifany. c. The defendant’s employment circumstances. d. The defendant’s family circumstances. e. The defendant’s mental health and substance use disorder history and treatment options available in the community and the correctional system. f. The nature of the offense committed. g. Such other factors as are appropriate. 2. The court shall file a specific written statement of its reasons for and the facts supporting its decision to defer judgment, to defer sentence, or to suspend sentence, and its decision on the length of probation.
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