Procedural requirements for community sentences

(1) In forming such an opinion as is mentioned in section 14 of the Certified Institutions (Children’s Reformation) Act, Cap.121, a court shall take into account all such information about the circumstances of the offence (including any aggravating or mitigating factors) as is available to the court. (2) In forming such an opinion as is mentioned in subsection (2)(a) of section 26 of this Act, a court may take into account any information about the offender which is before the court. (3) A court shall obtain from the Department and consider a presentence report before forming an opinion as to the suitability of the offender for a community service order or a combination order. 34 (Alternative Sentences)