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SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 12U.K.Breach or amendment of suspended sentence order, and effect of further conviction

Part 3U.K.Amendment of suspended sentence order

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Sch. 12 Pt. 3 excluded (28.3.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 201, 383; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4

C2Sch. 12 Pt. 3 modified (28.3.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 205(1), 383; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4 (as amended (1.2.2015) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 6 para. 9 (with s. 23(4), Sch. 7 para. 7); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(w))

[F1Application of PartU.K.

Textual Amendments

12BU.K.This Part of this Schedule applies only in relation to a suspended sentence order that imposes one or more community requirements.]

Cancellation of community requirements of suspended sentence orderU.K.

13(1)Where at any time while a suspended sentence order is in force, it appears to the appropriate court on the application of the offender or [F2an officer of a provider of probation services] that, having regard to the circumstances which have arisen since the order was made, it would be in the interests of justice to do so, the court may cancel the community requirements of the suspended sentence order.U.K.

(2)The circumstances in which the appropriate court may exercise its power under sub-paragraph (1) include the offender’s making good progress or his responding satisfactorily to supervision.

(3)In this paragraph “the appropriate court” means—

(a)in the case of a suspended sentence order which is subject to review, the court responsible for the order,

(b)in the case of a suspended sentence order which was made by the Crown Court and does not include any direction that any failure to comply with the community requirements of the order is to be dealt with by a magistrates' court, the Crown Court, and

(c)in any other case, a magistrates' court [F3acting in the local justice area] concerned.

Textual Amendments

F2Words in Sch. 12 para. 13(1) substituted (1.6.2014) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(6); S.I. 2014/1287, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 12 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

Amendment by reason of change of residenceU.K.

14[F4(1)This paragraph applies where, at any time while a suspended sentence order is in force, the appropriate court is satisfied that the offender proposes to change, or has changed, his residence from the [F5local justice area] concerned to another [F5local justice area].U.K.

(2)Subject to sub-paragraphs (3) and (4), the appropriate court may, and on the application of the responsible officer must, amend the suspended sentence order by substituting the other [F5local justice area] for the area specified in the order.

(3)The court may not amend under this paragraph a suspended sentence order which contains requirements which, in the opinion of the court, cannot be complied with unless the offender resides in the [F5local justice area] concerned unless, in accordance with paragraph 15 it either—

(a)cancels those requirements, or

(b)substitutes for those requirements other requirements which can be complied with if the offender does not reside in that area.

(4)The court may not amend under this paragraph any suspended sentence order imposing a programme requirement unless it appears to the court that the accredited programme specified in the requirement is available in the other [F5local justice area].

(5)In this paragraph “the appropriate court” has the same meaning as in paragraph 13.]

[F4(1)This paragraph applies where at any time while a suspended sentence order is in force in respect of an offender—

(a)the offender is given permission under section 220A to change residence, and

(b)the local justice area in which the new residence is situated (“the new local justice area”) is different from the local justice area specified in the order.

(2)If the permission is given by a court, the court must amend the order to specify the new local justice area.

(3)If the permission is given by the responsible officer—

(a)the officer must apply to the appropriate court to amend the order to specify the new local justice area, and

(b)the court must make that amendment.

(4)In this paragraph “the appropriate court” has the same meaning as in paragraph 13.

Textual Amendments

F4Sch. 12 paras. 14, 14A substituted for Sch. 12 para. 14 (1.2.2015 for specified purposes) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), ss. 18(8), 22(1) (with Sch. 7 para. 7); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(p)

Commencement Information

I2Sch. 12 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

14A(1)This paragraph applies where at any time while a suspended sentence order is in force in respect of an offender—U.K.

(a)a court amends the order,

(b)the order as amended includes a residence requirement requiring the offender to reside at a specified place, and

(c)the local justice area in which that place is situated (“the new local justice area”) is different from the local justice area specified in the order.

(2)The court must amend the order to specify the new local justice area.]

Textual Amendments

F4Sch. 12 paras. 14, 14A substituted for Sch. 12 para. 14 (1.2.2015 for specified purposes) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), ss. 18(8), 22(1) (with Sch. 7 para. 7); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(p)

Amendment of community requirements of suspended sentence orderU.K.

15(1)At any time during the supervision period, the appropriate court may, on the application of the offender or [F6an officer of a provider of probation services], by order amend any community requirement of a suspended sentence order—U.K.

(a)by cancelling the requirement, or

(b)by replacing it with a requirement of the same kind, which the court could include if it were then making the order.

(2)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)a requirement falling within any paragraph of section 190(1) is of the same kind as any other requirement falling within that paragraph, and

(b)an electronic monitoring requirement [F7within section 215(1)(a)] is a requirement of the same kind as any requirement falling within section [F8190(1)] [F8190(1)(a) to (l)] to which it relates.

(3)The court may not under this paragraph amend a mental health treatment requirement, a drug rehabilitation requirement or an alcohol treatment requirement unless the offender expresses his willingness to comply with the requirement as amended.

(4)If the offender fails to express his willingness to comply with a mental health treatment requirement, drug rehabilitation requirement or alcohol treatment requirement as proposed to be amended by the court under this paragraph, the court may—

(a)revoke the suspended sentence order and the suspended sentence to which it relates, and

(b)deal with him, for the offence in respect of which the suspended sentence was imposed, in any way in which it could deal with him if he had just been convicted by or before the court of the offence.

(5)In dealing with the offender under sub-paragraph (4)(b), the court must take into account the extent to which the offender has complied with the requirements of the order.

(6)In this paragraph “the appropriate court” has the same meaning as in paragraph 13.

Textual Amendments

F6Words in Sch. 12 para. 15(1) substituted (1.6.2014) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(6); S.I. 2014/1287, art. 2(d)

F7Words in Sch. 12 para. 15(2)(b) inserted (17.10.2016 in relation to specified local justice areas until 30.6.2018, 13.3.2017 in relation to specified local justice areas until 12.3.2019) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 16 para. 21(a); S.I. 2016/962, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (9.10.2017) by S.I. 2017/976, art. 2); S.I. 2017/236, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (12.3.2018 at 10 p.m.) by S.I. 2018/357, arts. 1, 2)

F8Words in Sch. 12 para. 15(2)(b) substituted (17.10.2016 in relation to specified local justice areas until 30.6.2018, 13.3.2017 in relation to specified local justice areas until 12.3.2019) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 16 para. 21(b); S.I. 2016/962, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (9.10.2017) by S.I. 2017/976, art. 2); S.I. 2017/236, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (12.3.2018 at 10 p.m.) by S.I. 2018/357, arts. 1, 2)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3Sch. 12 para. 15 modified (28.3.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 31.10.2009) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 205(2), 383; S.I. 2009/812, art. 3 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059); S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4 (as amended (temp.) (24.4.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 31.10.2009) by S.I. 2009/1059, arts. 1(3), 206, Sch. 2 paras. 3(d), 14(3)(d))

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 12 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

Amendment of treatment requirements on report of practitionerU.K.

16(1)Where the medical practitioner or other person by whom or under whose direction an offender is, in pursuance of any requirement to which this sub-paragraph applies, being treated for his mental condition or his dependency on or propensity to misuse drugs or alcohol—U.K.

(a)is of the opinion mentioned in sub-paragraph (3), or

(b)is for any reason unwilling to continue to treat or direct the treatment of the offender,

he must make a report in writing to that effect to the responsible officer and that officer must [F9cause an application to be made] under paragraph 15 to the appropriate court for the variation or cancellation of the requirement.

(2)The requirements to which sub-paragraph (1) applies are—

(a)a mental health treatment requirement,

(b)a drug rehabilitation requirement, and

(c)an alcohol treatment requirement.

(3)The opinion referred to in sub-paragraph (1) is—

(a)that the treatment of the offender should be continued beyond the period specified in that behalf in the order,

(b)that the offender needs different treatment,

(c)that the offender is not susceptible to treatment, or

(d)that the offender does not require further treatment.

(4)In this paragraph “the appropriate court” has the same meaning as in paragraph 13.

Textual Amendments

F9Words in Sch. 12 para. 16(1) substituted (1.6.2014) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(7); S.I. 2014/1287, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 12 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

Amendment in relation to review of drug rehabilitation requirementU.K.

17U.K.Where [F10an officer of a provider of probation services] is of the opinion that a suspended sentence order imposing a drug rehabilitation requirement which is subject to review should be so amended as to provide for each periodic review (required by section 211) to be made without a hearing instead of at a review hearing, or vice versa, he must apply under paragraph 15 to the court responsible for the order for the variation of the order.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 12 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

Extension of unpaid work requirementU.K.

18(1)Where—U.K.

(a)a suspended sentence order imposing an unpaid work requirement is in force in respect of the offender, and

(b)on the application of the offender or [F11an officer of a provider of probation services], it appears to the appropriate court that it would be in the interests of justice to do so having regard to circumstances which have arisen since the order was made,

the court may, in relation to the order, extend the period of twelve months specified in section 200(2).

(2)In this paragraph “the appropriate court” has the same meaning as in paragraph 13.

Textual Amendments

F11Words in Sch. 12 para. 18(1)(b) substituted (1.6.2014) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(6); S.I. 2014/1287, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I6Sch. 12 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

SupplementaryU.K.

19(1)No application may be made under paragraph 13, 15 or 18 F12... while an appeal against the suspended sentence is pending.U.K.

(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to an application under paragraph 15 which—

(a)relates to a mental health treatment requirement, a drug rehabilitation requirement or an alcohol treatment requirement, and

(b)is made by [F13an officer of a provider of probation services] with the consent of the offender.

Textual Amendments

F12Words in Sch. 12 para. 19(1) omitted (1.2.2015) by virtue of Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), ss. 18(9), 22(1) (with Sch. 7 para. 7); S.I. 2015/40, art. 2(p)

F13Words in Sch. 12 para. 19(2)(b) substituted (1.6.2014) by Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 (c. 11), s. 22(1), Sch. 4 para. 7(6); S.I. 2014/1287, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I7Sch. 12 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

20(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2), where a court proposes to exercise its powers under paragraph 15, otherwise than on the application of the offender, the court—U.K.

(a)must summon him to appear before the court, and

(b)if he does not appear in answer to the summons, may issue a warrant for his arrest.

(2)This paragraph does not apply to an order cancelling any community requirement of a suspended sentence order.

Commencement Information

I8Sch. 12 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

21U.K.Paragraphs 8(2)(c) and 15(1)(b) have effect subject to the provisions mentioned in subsection (2) of section 190, and to subsections (3) and (5) of that section.

Commencement Information

I9Sch. 12 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

22(1)On the making under this Schedule of an order amending a suspended sentence order, the proper officer of the court must—U.K.

(a)provide copies of the amending order to the offender and the responsible officer,

[F14(b)in the case of an amending order which substitutes a new local justice area, provide a copy of the amending order to—

(i)a provider of probation services that is a public sector provider operating in that area, and

(ii)the magistrates' court acting in that area, and]

(c)in the case of an amending order which imposes or amends a requirement specified in the first column of Schedule 14, provide a copy of so much of the amending order as relates to that requirement to the person specified in relation to that requirement in the second column of that Schedule[F15, and

(d)where the court acts for a petty sessions area other than the one specified in the order prior to the revocation or amendment, provide a copy of the revoking or amending order to a magistrates' court acting for the area so specified.]

(2)Where under sub-paragraph (1)(b) the proper officer of the court provides a copy of an amending order to a magistrates' court [F16acting in a different area], the officer must also provide to that court such documents and information relating to the case as it considers likely to be of assistance to a court [F17acting in that area] in the exercise of its functions in relation to the order.

(3)In this paragraph “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates' court, the [F18designated officer] for the court; and

(b)in relation to the Crown Court, the appropriate officer.

[F19(4)In this paragraph “public sector provider” means—

(a)a probation trust or other public body, or

(b)the Secretary of State.]

Textual Amendments

F15Sch. 12 para. 22(1)(d) and preceding word inserted (31.3.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 29, 60, Sch. 5 para. 8(5); S.I. 2005/579, art. 3(d)

Commencement Information

I10Sch. 12 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 34 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)