Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, “combination order” means a combination of more than one community order or of one or more community orders and a fine or custodial sentence given by a court to an offender as part of a sentence; “community order” includes, (a) a combination order; (b) a community service order; (c) a conditional discharge; (d) a probation order; (e) an order of a court directing a juvenile to be detained in a certified children’s institution; (Alternative Sentences) 7 “community sentence” has the meaning given to it in section 26(1) of this Act; “community service order” has the meaning given to it in section 12 of this Act; means the of Rehabilitation established under section 3(1) of this Act; “Director” means the Director of Community Rehabilitation appointed under section 3(2) of this Act; “juvenile” means a person under the age of eighteen years; “Minister” means the Minister for the time being to whom the subject of Human Development is assigned by the Governor- General in accordance with section 41 of the Belize Constitution, Cap. 4. Establishment and Functions of the Community Rehabilitation