House arrest represents a significant deprivation of liberty. While it may be less harsh than an actual sentence served in jail, it is as restrictive as it sounds. When used by the courts as punishment (as opposed to a “house arrest” bail condition), it is considered to be a period of incarceration served within the community – known as a Conditional Sentence Order (CSO).
Exactly what is a Conditional Sentence Order (CSO)?
Simply put, a CSO is a sentence ordered by a judge directing that the convicted individual serve their sentence at a particular address (usually their home) starting with a “house arrest” condition. Sometimes, the convicted individual will be required to wear an ankle bracelet or another form of electronic monitoring to ensure that they follow the conditions. There will generally be some exceptions to this “house arrest” condition which allow the individual to go outside for certain things such as to attend school, shop for groceries, or for religious purposes. Over time, the strict “house arrest” condition will generally disappear and the individual will enjoy greater freedoms read more here
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