types of custodial sentences

Question 1

types of 7 custodial sentences

Answer 1

-life sentence
-indeterminate custodial sentence
-extended custodial sentence
-determinate sentence
-release on license
-suspended sentence
-deferred sentence

Question 2

life sentence

Answer 2

maximum sentence
after release prisoner is on licence for life

Question 3

indeterminate custodial sentence

Answer 3

for most serious violent/sexual offences
10+ years or life
a prison sentence without a set release date

Question 4

extended custodial sentence

Answer 4

-a prison sentence that includes a period of supervision in the community after release
-max no more than 10 yrs
-a prison sentence that includes a period of supervision in the community after release

Question 5

determinate sentence

Answer 5

fixed imprisonment that cannot be changed
first half is custody second half is on license

Question 6

release on license

Answer 6

offender is released from prison but must follow certain conditions for the remainder of their sentence
for sex offenders
offender is supervised by probation officers

Question 7

suspended sentence

Answer 7

a criminal sentence that is deferred, or delayed, so that the defendant can serve probation instead of going to prison

Question 8

deferred sentence

Answer 8

a court-ordered delay in sentencing a defendant, with the goal of giving the defendant a chance to improve their behavior