10. Pick up mates on the way to a program or appointment - NO
You must advise the Home Detention Officer on duty as to who is accompanying you to appointments. This should not change without advising the Home Detention Officer on duty.
11. Use a different method of transport to get to/from an appointment - NO
You should not change your route or method of transport without advising the Home Detention Officer on duty.
12. Use medication if prescribed by a GP or health practitioner - YES
You must advise the Home Detention Officer of all medication that you are taking
13. Use cannabis (or other drugs) - NO
Cannabis and other illicit drug use is not allowed. Small amounts of use are easily detected through urine analysis. A positive drug screening will result in a breach being lodged with the court and you will most probably lose the privilege of Home Detention and be returned to custody at the Training Centre.
14. Drink alcohol if I am over 18 years of age - NO
Consumption of alcohol is not allowed. Small amounts of use are easily detected through urine analysis. A positive alcohol screening will result in a breach being lodged with the court and you will most probably lose the privilege of Home Detention and be returned to custody at the Training Centre.
15. Go to the bank or ATM to get money out if I need some - NO
You are not allowed to attend at any premise / place of business / public place not previously approved by the Case Manager or the Home Detention Officer on duty.
16. Go shopping for clothes or food - NO
You are not allowed to attend at any place of business not approved by the Case Manager or the Home Detention Officer on duty. Generally this will only be supported if you are living independently.
17. Be charged with theft and/or damage related to the equipment - YES
If you abscond and do not leave the electronic equipment (inc Bracelet) behind you may be charged in a court of law and may be required to pay compensation.
18. Use my time to show the court that I have a good attitude – YESA Progress Report may be provided to the Court and your attitude and behaviour may be taken into consideration at the time of sentencing.
Home Detention Program
The Youth Court of South Australia is considering placing you on a mandate with a condition of Home Detention. The Community Youth Justice Program is responsible for supervising your Court Order and for reporting your progress to Court as necessary.
Should you be placed on Home Detention, you will be allocated a Case Manager who will develop a case plan, a movements schedule and set goals to support the conditions of your order as stipulated by the Court. This process may involve your family/caregiver and others who support you.
By signing the mandate at the Youth Court, you will agree to comply with the condition of Home Detention. Your movements will be heavily restricted and you must adhere to the agreed movements schedule approved by your Case Manager.
All absences from the home will require approval by your Case Manager in advance. A leave of absence without prior consent from the Case Manager is a violation of the conditions of the Court Order. Such a breach of the conditions of Home Detention may result in matters being returned to Court, where an alternative sentencing option may be imposed.
As a general rule, scheduled permission to be absent from the home may occur for the following reasons:
- School, employment and training
- Professional appointments (doctors, Centrelink etc)
- Approved activities as determined by your case plan
As a general rule, permission will not be granted for:
- Hanging around shopping centres or other public places
- Visiting friends
- Social outings/activities with friends
- Large Community events (e.g. Football Stadiums)
Failure to adhere to direction to attend at scheduled appointments is a breach of your Court Order which may result in matters being returned to Court.
Data relating to the approved leave is entered onto a computer program and approved leave is monitored by the Surveillance Team.
Information related to approved absences includes:
- Departure time to and from the house
- Transport method, route and schedules
- Details of the person(s) transporting/accompanying you
- Arrival time
- Purpose of leave
- Contact Details related to the appointment/activity
Whilst absent from the home, your movements may be monitored by the Surveillance Team. Any deviation to the proposed time scheduling or routing will be investigated and this may result in matters being returned to the Court.
A curfew of 9pm is imposed on all approved absences.
Alcohol and Drug use is not permitted whilst on Home Detention. A baseline assessment of use will be conducted at the commencement of the order. You will occasionally be subject to random urine analysis for the detection of drug use, and will also be required to submit to an alcohol analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
On Home Detention Bail can I . . . . ?
1. Leave the house with permission from my Case Manager - YES
All absences must be approved in advance.
2. Leave the house with permission from a Home Detention Officer - YES
Unforseen requirements can be approved by the Home Detention Officer on
duty at the time.
3. Leave the house with permission from my family - NO
You can only leave the house with permission from family in an emergency situation and this will be officially investigated.
4. Go into a shop on the way to a program or appointment - NO
You are not allowed to be on any premise / place of business / public place not approved by the Case Manager or the Home Detention Officer on duty.
5. Stay at home without having to go to school or other programs - NO
A Bail Plan will be developed to identify suitable programs. Poor attendance will be reported back to court. This could result in a breach and a return to custody. If poor health is a reason for non attendance a medical certificate may be ordered.
6. Walk through a shopping centre on the way to a program/ appointment - NO
You are not allowed to be on any premise / place of business / public place not approved by the Case Manager or the Home Detention Officer on duty.
7. Go into a shop to get a drink / snack when on my way to an appointment – NO
You are not allowed to be on any premise / place of business / public place not approved by the Case Manager or the Home Detention Officer on duty.
8.If I have extra time after appointments can I use this to do other things - NO
You are not allowed to attend at any public place or place of business not approved by the Case Manager or the Home Detention Officer on duty.
9. Hang out with mates on the way to/from an appointment - NO
You must advise your Case Manager and/or the Home Detention Officer on duty as to who is accompanying you to appointments.