What kind of non-custodial measures exist? How are they being applied and supervised?
The judicial authority, having at its disposal a range of noncustodial measures, should take into consideration in making its decision the rehabilitative needs of the offender, the protection of society and the interests of the victim, who should be consulted whenever appropriate. Sentencing authorities may dispose of cases in the following ways: (a) Verbal sanctions, such as admonition, reprimand and warning. (b) Conditional discharge. (c) Status penalties. (d) Economic sanctions and monetary penalties, such as fines and day-fines. (e) Confiscation or an expropriation order. (f) Restitution to the victim or a compensation order. (g) Suspended or deferred sentence. (h) Probation and judicial supervision. (i) A community service order. (j) Referral to an attendance centre. (k) House arrest. (l) Any other mode of non-institutional treatment. (m) Some combination of the measures listed above.
