Supervision term of a combination sentence
A combination sentence consists of a prison term followed by a one-year supervision term. The aim of supervision is to reduce the risk of committing new serious offences. Gradual release and its support help sentenced persons reintegrate into society after serving their sentence term. The supervision term of a combination sentence is enforced by probation offices.
The court may impose a combination sentence if the accused:
- is a recidivist;
- is sentenced to a fixed-term sentence of imprisonment of at least three years; and
- is deemed to be particularly dangerous to the life, health or liberty of another person.
The supervision term begins immediately after the term served in prison ends. The probation office prepares a sentence plan for the supervision term. The content of the supervision term is determined based on, among other things, the sentenced persons’ individual risk assessment.
Obligations
The supervised persons’ main obligations are to remain at their place of residence during specified hours, abstain from using intoxicating substances during any supervision-related event, participate in rehabilitation or other activities, and submit to electronic monitoring, such as wearing an ankle tag.
In case of a serious breach of obligations, the court may convert the remainder of the supervision term into unconditional imprisonment.
A combination sentence does not include conditional release or probationary liberty under supervision; instead, it is served in full when the supervision term ends.
Published 28.7.2025