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Prison sentence and probation supervision

Prison sentence and probation supervision

This proactive government service provides a clear overview of the journey following a court decision: how a sentence is imposed, what imprisonment involves, and what to do upon release.


Proactive government service Prison sentence and probation supervision consists of the following:

Serving a prison sentence

Provides an overview of how a prison sentence begins and proceeds – from the court ruling and arrival at prison to imprisonment and release.

Being under probation supervision

Explains the purpose of probation supervision, its conditions, monitoring requirements, supervision arrangements, how the requirements of probation supervision are fulfilled, and how it is terminated.