Sentencing prison and probation

Verdicts, sentencing and appeals

Information explaining court verdicts as well as the sentencing and appeals process.

Details on the range of custodial sentences that are available in Northern Ireland.

Details on probation and community sentencing, and what they mean for offenders

Details on the range of custodial sentences available in Northern Ireland

Information on the various prison establishments throughout Northern Ireland

Information on receiving financial help to visit a family member in prison

Information on visitor searching that is carried out in prisons before visits

Information on family support officers and child centred vists

Useful information on how to register for the prisoner release victim information scheme

How to arrange a prison visit, what to expect on your visit and what you can bring in for a prisoner