What would happen if the conditions of a probation order were broken?
There are two ways to breach a probation order: • by not keeping to any of the conditions shown on the order In these circumstances, the social worker has to inform the court by submitting a breach of probation report. The court can then order the offender to appear and can impose an alternative sentence, for example: • a custodial sentence • replace the order with another sentence • impose a fine and let the probation continue • change the probation order, for example by making it longer or adding conditions • by committing another offence Again, the social worker has to inform the court by submitting a breach of probation report. The court can sentence the offender for the new offence and for the original offence they were placed on probation for. The court can allow the probation order to continue, with or without changes.
