4. Community Work Breaches

Introduction

Breach action involves laying a charge against the offender for breach of the conditions of the sentence/order. If the offender is found guilty, this results in a separate conviction and possible further sentence.

Breach action is taken in response to specific actions of non-compliance with the sentence/order. It should not be used for minor, first time incidents.

This chapter covers the guidelines and procedures for breach action.

Contents

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Section 4 A. About Breach Action
• Section 4 B. Penalties for Breaching a Sentence
• Section 4 C. Breach Process
• Section 4 D. Preparing Paperwork for a Breach
• Section 4 E. Laying a Breach Charge
• Section 4 F. Preparing a File for Prosecution of Not Guilty Hearings