Community Corrections Orders

Question 1

What is a CCO

Answer 1

• A CCO is the supervised sentence served in the community that includes special conditions, such as unpaid community work for a number of hours.
• A CCO can be combined with a fine or a year in prison.

CCO’s can be imposed for offenses over 5 penalty units.

Question 2

What are CCO core conditions?

Answer 2

Every CCO has these core conditions:

• An offender must not commit another offense punishable by prison, whilst on their CCO
• Must report to and receive visits from a CC officer.
• Must not leave Victoria without permission.
• Comply with directions given.

Question 3

What are the optional attachable conditions of CCO’s?

Answer 3

The court must attach at least on one special condition such as:

• Unpaid community work
• Supervision
• Curfew

Question 4

What are the sentencing purposes of CCO’s?

Answer 4

• Punish the offender
• Endorse a “good citizen” feeling which cuts down recidivism rates. Rehabilitates the offender.
• Treat the underlying cause of the offending.
• Works as a specific deterrence.

Question 5

How can CCO’s be imposed?

Answer 5

• Can be imposed for up to 5 years in a magistrates court for a single offense, and no more than 5years in any VIC court.
• Can be combine with a fine, or prison. CCO becomes active after prison.