C1Part 12Sentencing

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Chapter 3Prison sentences of less than 12 months

Interpretation of Chapter

I1195Interpretation of Chapter 3

In this Chapter—

  • “custodial period”, in relation to a term of imprisonment imposed in accordance with section 181, has the meaning given by subsection (3)(a) of that section;

  • “licence period”—

    1. a

      in relation to a term of imprisonment imposed in accordance with section 181, has the meaning given by subsection (3)(b) of that section, and

    2. b

      in relation to a term of imprisonment to which an intermittent custody order relates, has the meaning given by section 183(3);

  • “the number of custodial days”, in relation to a term of imprisonment to which an intermittent custody order relates, has the meaning given by section 183(3);

  • “operational period” and “supervision period”, in relation to a suspended sentence, are to be read in accordance with section 189(1);

  • “sentence of imprisonment” does not include a committal for contempt of court or any kindred offence.