3. Sanctions

Introduction

This chapter provides information regarding the use of sanctions in response to non-compliance. It provides information on the different types of sanctions available, and when it is appropriate to use them.

Definition

A sanction is any form of action taken by the probation officer/senior community work supervisor in response to non-compliance that does not involve legal enforcement action. Examples of sanctions are:

• verbal warning
• written warning
• transfer from agency to centre placement
• not counting hours worked (penalty hours)
• loss of possible remission of hours
• sent home, and
• additional reporting days.

When to use sanctions

Sanctions are imposed when an offender commits a minor infringement that is not serious enough to warrant breach action or an application to the court.

Note: Unless the non-compliance is of a serious nature, consideration should be given to using the full range of sanctions available before taking legal enforcement action.

Contents

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Section 3A. About Sanctions
• Section 3B. Types of Sanctions
• Section 3C. Remissions of Hours
• Section 3D. Not counting hours