Probation Act (Cap. 446)

Probation Act (Cap. 446), article 27

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27. In accordance with the Framework Decision , the following community sanctions shall be regulated by a court of criminal jurisdiction: (a) an obligation for the sentenced person to inform a specific authority of any change of residence or working place; (b) an obligation not to enter certain localities, places or defined areas in the issuing or executing State; (c) an obligation containing limitations on leaving the territory of the executing State; (d) instructions relating to behaviour, residence, education and training, leisure activities, or containing limitations on or modalities of carrying out a professional activity; (e) an obligation to report at specified times to a specific authority; (f) an obligation to avoid contact with specific persons; (g) an obligation to avoid contact with specific objects, which have been used or are likely to be used by the sentenced person with a view to committing a criminal offence; (h) an obligation to compensate financially for the prejudice caused by the offence and, or an obligation to provide proof of compliance with such an obligation; (i) an obligation to carry out community service; (j) an obligation to cooperate with a probation officer, and if necessary with a representative of a social service having responsibilities in respect of sentenced persons; and (k) an obligation to undergo therapeutic treatment or treatment for addiction. Forwarding of community sanctions to competent authorities of Member States where Malta is the issuing State. Added by: VI. 2010.10. Amended by: XXIII. 2012.12.

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