Preface

Introduction

This document is introductory and provides general information about all of the sentences and orders CPPS manages, not just the sentences covered in this manual.

It also outlines the changes that have been made in order to implement the new sentences, and the change in the Department of Corrections’ approach to the provision of information.

This document contains the following topics:

• Preparing to Implement the New Sentencing Structure
• Provision of Information
• Special Conditions Relating to Programmes
• Community Work (CW)
• Supervision
• Intensive Supervision
• Community Detention (CD)
• Home Detention (HD)
• Serving a Prison Sentence
• Short Sentences of Imprisonment
• Long Sentences of Imprisonment
• Extended Supervision