Article 82

Following the conviction of an offender for a Class 8 or 9 Serious Offence or for a Class 1 or 2 Petty Offence, unless the offender has previously been sentenced to a term of imprisonment or had previously received a suspended sentence for an intentional Serious Offence, or unless otherwise prohibited by law, a Court may, after imposing a sentence of imprisonment or fine, suspend the execution of all or part of that punishment and place the offender on probation for a period of not less than 6 months nor more than five years. In making this determination the Court shall consider the character, background, and possibility for rehabilitation of the offender and the safety of the public.

The Court may set such terms and conditions of probation as are reasonably related to the rehabilitation of the offender and the protection of the public, including requirements that the offender:

pay a fine;

report regularly to a person or persons designated by the Court who agrees or agree to accept this designation;

refrain from consuming intoxicating substances or from consorting with certain persons;

undergo treatment; or

perform community work as provided for in Article 88.

The Court shall notify the offender of the terms and conditions of probation at the time the sentence is suspended and probation ordered.

Where the offender has been convicted only of a Petty Offence, has no previous conviction and does not appear dangerous, the Court, after convicting the offender, may suspend the sentence and place the offender on probation. No conviction shall be entered where the offender is placed on probation and does not break the conditions of the probation.

Where any offender has successfully completed his probationary term and has satisfied all other penalties and conditions set by the Court, the Court shall order the deletion of the entry in the Police record of the successful probationer.