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An alternative sentence is a punishment given to a criminal that is not incarceration. This can include community service or victim restitution. It is also known as a creative sentence.
For example, instead of sending someone to jail for stealing, a judge may order them to perform community service for a certain number of hours. This is an alternative sentence because it is not the typical punishment of incarceration.