What is a community corrections order in Victoria?
A community corrections order (CCO) is a sentence served in the community rather than in prison, with conditions the court sets. It's used in Victoria for a range of offences and lets a person keep working or studying while completing the order. Here's how it works.
How a CCO works
Instead of (or alongside) imprisonment, the court can impose a CCO for a set period with conditions attached. Complying with the conditions is essential — the order is supervised.
Common conditions
Conditions can include supervision, unpaid community work, treatment programs, and not committing further offences. The court tailors them to the offence and the person.
If you breach a CCO
Breaching a CCO is a separate offence and can lead to the order being changed or cancelled and re-sentencing, so it's important to comply and get advice if you're struggling to meet conditions.
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