After an offender has been convicted, the process of imprisonment begins at the time that the court orders the term of imprisonment. From that point on and for the remainder of the sentence the prisoner is legally in the custody of the Chief Executive of the Department for Correctional Services [see Correctional Services Act 1982 s 24].
In most cases, time already spent in custody awaiting trial or sentence is taken into account when the sentence is finally imposed, or the sentence may be 'back dated' to the date the person was taken into custody.
We embrace diversity and welcome all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Legal Services acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners and ongoing occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia and we respect their spiritual, cultural and heritage beliefs. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our deep respect to Elders past and present.
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