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Glossary of terms

Glossary of terms by letter

S

Supervision Order

This is basically a three year sentence with various conditions attached

Surety

A person's undertaking to be liable for another's default or non-attendance at Court

Suspended Sentence

A custodial sentence which will not take effect unless there is a subsequent offence within a specified period

Swear

To make a solemn declaration to tell the truth

Sworn Statement

A written statement which is sworn and used as evidence

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