Alaska Intent to Conduct Restorative Justice Sentencing Proceeding is a court proceeding in which the court may impose a sentence that focuses on repairing the harm caused by the defendant's criminal act instead of imposing a traditional punishment. This sentencing option is available to the court upon the agreement of the defendant, the court, and the prosecutor. It is intended to provide an alternative to traditional sentencing, which is primarily focused on retribution and punishment. The process of restorative justice sentencing involves the offender, the victim(s), and the community coming together to identify the harm caused by the offense, determine accountability, and establish a process for repairing the harm. The main goals of restorative justice sentencing are to hold the offender accountable for their actions, repair the harm caused by the crime, and restore the community. There are two types of Alaska Intent to Conduct Restorative Justice Sentencing Proceeding: the Pre-Sentence Intent to Conduct Restorative Justice Sentencing Proceeding and the Post-Sentence Intent to Conduct Restorative Justice Sentencing Proceeding. Pre-Sentence Intent to Conduct Restorative Justice Sentencing Proceeding is used when the court is considering a restorative justice sentence prior to the sentencing hearing. Post-Sentence Intent to Conduct Restorative Justice Sentencing Proceeding is used when the court has already imposed a traditional sentence and is now considering a restorative justice sentence in addition to or in lieu of the existing sentence. Regardless of the type of Alaska Intent to Conduct Restorative Justice Sentencing Proceeding, the court must consider the facts of the case, the nature and severity of the offense, and the characteristics of the defendant in determining whether to impose a restorative justice sentence.