(730 ILCS 5/1-1-2) (from Ch. 38, par. 1001-1-2)
Sec. 1-1-2. Purposes.
The purposes of this Code of Corrections are to:
(a) prescribe sanctions proportionate to the seriousness of the offenses and permit the recognition of differences in rehabilitation possibilities among individual offenders;
(b) forbid and prevent the commission of offenses;
(c) prevent arbitrary or oppressive treatment of persons adjudicated offenders or delinquents; and
(d) restore offenders to useful citizenship.
(Source: P.A. 77-2097.)