2. Considering Sentencing Options

Introduction

When considering potential sentencing options many factors need to be canvassed before making a recommendation.

The range of sentencing options is substantial, with six tiers available within the sentencing hierarchy and the ability to combine almost any of the sentences within a single recommendation.

This chapter outlines:

• the available sentencing options, including combinations
• the purposes and principles of sentencing
• information about the types of offender/offending that each sentence is targeted at/suitable for
• tools and guidelines to assist in the development of sentencing recommendations, and
• the effect of new sentences on existing sentences.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Section 2A. The Sentencing Hierarchy
• Section 2B. Possible Sentencing Combinations
• Section 2C. Purposes and Principles of Sentencing
• Section 2D. Reaching a Recommended Sentencing Option
• Section 2E. Considering Section 11 Provisions
• Section 2F. Considering a Monetary Penalty
• Section 2G. Considering Community Work
• Section 2H. Considering Supervision
• Section 2I. Considering Intensive Supervision
• Section 2J. Considering Community Detention
• Section 2K. Considering Home Detention
• Section 2L. Considering Imprisonment
• Section 2M. Considering Combined Sentences
• Section 2N. Combining New Sentences with Existing Sentences