A CCO is a sentence served in the community instead of prison, with conditions the court sets. It lets you keep working while completing the order. Here’s how it works.
A community corrections order (CCO) is a sentence served in the community rather than in prison, with conditions set by the court. It lets a person keep working or studying while completing the order.
Instead of (or alongside) imprisonment, the court can impose a CCO for a set period. It’s supervised, and complying with the conditions is essential.
Supervision, unpaid community work, treatment programs, and not committing further offences — tailored to the offence and the person.
Breaching a CCO is a separate offence and can lead to the order being changed or cancelled and re-sentencing, so comply and get advice if you’re struggling.
We advise on whether a CCO is realistic in your case and prepare material to support it. Book a consult before sentencing.
A CCO is a sentence and may be imposed with or without a conviction — that depends on the case. We can explain what applies to you.
Breaching a CCO is a separate offence and can lead to it being changed or cancelled and re-sentencing, so comply and get advice early.
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