1 The large intestine. 2  What remains of our food then proceeds to move into the large intestine, also called the colon. 3  Several important functions take place here, such as the absorption of water and sodium, as well as the ongoing manufacturing and absorption of micronutrients with the help of the intestinal flora.
Alternative sanctions refer to a system of sentencing options other than incarceration for low risk, convicted offenders who otherwise would be sentenced to prison. The program was intended to provide judges with a credible sentencing structure for these offenders without jeopardizing public safety. The use of alternative sanctions was also intended to assist the correction department in managing prison population growth.
Within the civil law context, sanctions are usually monetary fines, levied against a party to a lawsuit or his/her attorney, for violating rules of procedure, or for abusing the judicial process.