SECOND GROUP OF PARTSProvisions applying to sentencing courts generally

PART 2Powers exercisable before passing sentence

CHAPTER 1Deferment of sentence

I13Deferment order

1

In this Code “deferment order” means an order deferring passing sentence on an offender in respect of one or more offences until the date specified in the order, to enable a court, in dealing with the offender, to have regard to—

a

the offender's conduct after conviction (including, where appropriate, the offender's making reparation for the offence), or

b

any change in the offender's circumstances.

2

A deferment order may impose requirements (“deferment requirements”) as to the offender's conduct during the period of deferment.

3

Deferment requirements may include—

a

requirements as to the residence of the offender during all or part of the period of deferment;

b

restorative justice requirements.