185Conditional or absolute dischargeU.K.
(1)A conditional discharge is an order discharging the offender subject to the condition that he commits no service offence during a period specified in the order.
(2)The period specified in the order (“the period of conditional discharge”) must—
(a)begin with the date of the order; and
(b)not exceed the maximum period for the time being specified in section 12(1)(b) of the Sentencing Act (maximum period of civilian conditional discharge).
(3)An absolute discharge is an order discharging the offender absolutely.
(4)Where by virtue of Schedule 3 a court sentences an offender by conditionally or absolutely discharging him, the sentence must not include any other punishment except a service compensation order.
Commencement Information
I1S. 185 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
I2S. 185 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4