Part 12Sentencing

Chapter 3Prison sentences of less than 12 months

Interpretation of Chapter

195Interpretation 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”—

(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

(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.