Community Corrections Orders Flashcards

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What is a CCO

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  • A CCO is the supervised sentence served in the community that includes special conditions, such as unpaid community work for a number of hours.
  • A CCO can be combined with a fine or a year in prison.

CCO’s can be imposed for offenses over 5 penalty units.

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What are CCO core conditions?

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Every CCO has these core conditions:

  • An offender must not commit another offense punishable by prison, whilst on their CCO
  • Must report to and receive visits from a CC officer.
  • Must not leave Victoria without permission.
  • Comply with directions given.
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What are the optional attachable conditions of CCO’s?

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The court must attach at least on one special condition such as:

  • Unpaid community work
  • Supervision
  • Curfew
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What are the sentencing purposes of CCO’s?

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  • Punish the offender
  • Endorse a “good citizen” feeling which cuts down recidivism rates. Rehabilitates the offender.
  • Treat the underlying cause of the offending.
  • Works as a specific deterrence.
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How can CCO’s be imposed?

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  • Can be imposed for up to 5 years in a magistrates court for a single offense, and no more than 5years in any VIC court.
  • Can be combine with a fine, or prison. CCO becomes active after prison.
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