Conditional Release Order (‘CRO’) can be imposed in two types, they are:

1. Conditional Release Order, without criminal conviction; or
2. Conditional Release Order, with a criminal conviction

A CRO must contain the following conditions:

• That the defendant not commit any further offences,
• That the defendant must attend court if called upon to do so.

Additional conditions that can be placed on a CRO are:

• To participate in rehabilitation programs or receive treatments,
• Abstain from alcohol, drugs or both,
• Not associate with particular persons,
• Not frequent or visit particular places,
• Come under the supervision of community corrections officers or, in the case of young persons, juvenile justice officers.

A CRO cannot include:

• A fine,
• Home detention,
• Electronic monitoring,
• A curfew, or
• Community service work.

If you breach any conditions of the order, you will be called upon to attend court and be re-sentenced for the breach and fresh offences.