Magistrates and judges have a variety of sentencing options available to them.

They can sentence people convicted of a crime to a Community Order, Suspended Sentence Order, or a custodial sentence.

Courts can also sentence people to complete multiple requirements. These include:

  • Rehabilitation Activity Requirement
  • courses aimed at addressing issues linked to why people commit crime
  • the Intensive Community Order, which is for 18 to 24-year-old men in Greater Manchester
  • curfews
  • Community Payback
  • Senior Attendance Centres