§ 996 Short title - Regimented Inmate Discipline (RID) Program.

This law sets up a special program for young adults who get in trouble with the law. It's called the "Delayed Sentencing Program for Young Adults," but most people know it by its other name: the Regimented Inmate Discipline Program, or RID.

The main idea behind this section is simple. It just gives the program its official name and tells you where to find the rest of the details, which are in the sections that follow (996 through 996.3). Think of this as the title page for a program designed to give young offenders a structured, disciplined alternative before they receive a final sentence.

If you or someone you know is dealing with a case that involves this program, this section itself won't tell you the requirements or how it works. You'll need to look at the other sections in this group of laws to understand who qualifies, what the program involves, and how it can affect a sentence.