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Deferred sentencing
Deferred sentencing is a sentencing option for the Magistrate in determining
disposition for an offender with an identified drug problem. Sentencing can
be deferred for up to six months with a specific condition to attend drug treatment.
In order to be eligible for a Deferred sentence, a person must be aged between
17 and 25, have a drug problem and be found guilty of an offence. The Deferred
sentence must be identified as being an appropriate sentencing option for the
offence committed. Deferred sentencing is currently available in every Magistrates
Court across Victoria.
More information
For information and contact details of all drug treatment services, call the 24 hour telephone service DirectLine on 1800 888 236.
Or you can search for an agency in your area on the Better Health Channel.
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