What if a condition of a probation order is broken?

If an offender breaks a condition of the probation order there can be a number of consequences. Depending on the situation this can include:

• a formal warning letter
• a meeting with the Community Corrections' regional manager
• returning to court for the magistrate or judge to decide upon an appropriate penalty

If they go back to court for breaking a condition of a probation order, an offender may be sentenced to one or more of the following:

• a fine of up to $1000.00
• imprisonment, actual or suspended for up to three months
• a probation order
• a community service order