The Anambra State Government, through Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, issued an official Direction establishing a statewide plea bargain framework for defendants facing trial for eligible non-violent offences under state laws. Implemented under the administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the directive requires state prosecutors to present prescribed plea bargain forms to qualified defendants before formal plea proceedings begin. The framework applies to offences created under state legislation but expressly excludes serious violent crimes, including murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, and rape. The initiative introduces a standardized procedure designed to improve judicial efficiency while maintaining firm prosecution of offences that pose significant threats to public safety.