Community Order
/ˈkɒmjʊnɪti ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court-imposed sentence in criminal law requiring the offender to comply with certain conditions instead of serving a prison term, aimed at rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.
The judge imposed a community order with weekly reporting and unpaid work as conditions.
Forms
- community order
- community orders
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Commentary
Common in jurisdictions like England and Wales, community orders balance punishment and rehabilitation, requiring clear conditions tailored to the offender's circumstances.
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