Probation
Probation orders allow an offender to be released into the community upon sentence, with obligations to a formal supervisory body. Probation is considered a rehabilitative order due to the conditions that can be attached. Convictions are discretionary for this order (s90 Penalties and Sentences Act (Qld) 1992). To be eligible for probation the offence must be punishable by imprisonment/be a regulatory offence (s91). The duration of the order can range from a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 3 years (s 92). It can be combined with prison in a prison/probation order. The offender must consent to undergo probation (s96). The standard conditions for a probation order include (s93):
—Not to re-offend during order
—To report to Corrective Services
—To take part in programs nominated by Corrective Services or by the Court
—To notify Corrective Servoces of change of residence or employment within 2 business days
—Not to leave or remain out of QLD without Corrective Services permission
—To comply with reasonable Corrective Services directions
Additional conditions may also include (s94):
—Medical/psychiatric or psychological treatment
—Other conditions to prevent re-offending eg. Curfews/residential
—Not to re-offend during order
—To report to Corrective Services
—To take part in programs nominated by Corrective Services or by the Court
—To notify Corrective Servoces of change of residence or employment within 2 business days
—Not to leave or remain out of QLD without Corrective Services permission
—To comply with reasonable Corrective Services directions
Additional conditions may also include (s94):
—Medical/psychiatric or psychological treatment
—Other conditions to prevent re-offending eg. Curfews/residential