What is the process for ordering home detention? If the court is satisfied that no sentence other than a term of imprisonment is appropriate for an offence and that the term of imprisonment should be set at 18 months or less, it may then consider ordering that the sentence be served by way of home detention. The court must then order a report be prepared assessing the offender’s suitability for home detention. The assessment will consider all of the offender’s circumstances including: The offender’s criminal record and the likelihood of them reoffending; Whether there would be any difficulty monitoring them given their employment, study or other activities; Whether any other members of the household would understand the requirements of the order and accommodate them; and Whether the order would put anyone at risk of harm. If the report is favourable, the court will then exercise its ultimate discretion as to whether home detention should be ordered. Further submissions and evidence may be put forward by the defence and prosecution prior to the court making its decision. Read More About Home Detention Orders in NSW