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    Imprisonment

    In the case of a serious offence, it is usually open to the court to send the offender to prison. Section 10 of the Sentencing Act 2017 (SA) identifies that imprisonment should only be imposed upon an offender where:

    • the seriousness of the offence warrants or justifies the penalty; or
    • imprisonment is required to protect the safety of the community.

    For more information on the sentencing process and terms of imprisonment, see The Sentencing Process: Imprisonment.

    Imprisonment  :  Last Revised: Mon Aug 6th 2018
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