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The term ' community penalty'
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The term ' community penalty' is not used to describe punishment imposed outside of prisons or in the community. This includes fine but mostly probation and custodial sentences. Probation is a penalty set by a court order. This enables the offender to retain his/her liberties by complying with court orders. An authorised official, who is employed by the probation service or someone who is acting on behalf of the probation service, supervises the offender. Probation is a chance to remain free given by a judge to a person convicted of a crime instead of being sent to jail or prison provided the person could remain good. Probation is only given under precise court-ordered conditions, such as performing community service work, paying a fine, maintaining good behaviour, seeking professional help and reporting regularly to a probation officer. Violation of probation terms will usually result in the person being sent to jail....
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