Structured Deferred Sentence
DETAILS
Local Authority area:
Glasgow
Primary Courts of relevance:
Glasgow Sheriff Court
All information provided by:
Karen Baxter, Policy Officer (Community Justice)
Glasgow Community Justice Information
Published: 30 November 2021
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Structured Deferred Sentence
Interventions suitable for
All
Programme title and provider
Structured Deferred Sentence (SDS)
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Facilitated by CJSW staff
Possible Outcomes
Reduced likelihood of custody and associated disruption, maintain housing, employment, family relationships and income, less disruption to the community, improved wellbeing, reduced reconviction.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Recommendation by CJSW or lawyer. SDS should be considered as part of CJSWR.