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=== 5. Conditional Sentence Order (CSO) === | === 5. Conditional Sentence Order (CSO) === | ||
'''This is a jail sentence''' and occurs when a court orders the accused to serve their jail sentence in the community. It is not allowed when there is a minimum sentence of imprisonment, when there is a term of imprisonment of two years or more imposed, or where the offence involved a serious personal injury. The term “conditional” refers to rules the offender must follow in order to remain out of jail. The conditions are often similar to conditions imposed | '''This is a jail sentence''' and occurs when a court orders the accused to serve their jail sentence in the community. It is not allowed when there is a minimum sentence of imprisonment, when there is a term of imprisonment of two years or more imposed, or where the offence involved a serious personal injury. The term “conditional” refers to rules the offender must follow in order to remain out of jail. The conditions are often similar to conditions imposed in a probation order; however, a curfew is almost always imposed. An accused that breaches any of their conditions or commits a new crime may be ordered to complete the remaining portion of the sentence in prison. | ||
=== 6. Imprisonment (jail) === | === 6. Imprisonment (jail) === |
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