169Offence to contravene supervision order or interim supervision order

169 Offence to contravene supervision order or interim supervision order (1) An offender who is subject to a supervision order or an interim supervision order must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a condition of the order. Penalty: Level 6 imprisonment (5 years maximum). (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a contravention by the offender of— (a) a condition relating to medical treatment; or (b) a condition by engaging in conduct that threatens the safety of the offender or that causes harm to the offender. 1 In the case of intentional or reckless contravention of a restrictive condition of a supervision order or an interim supervision order, section 10AB of the **Sentencing Act 1991** requires that a term of imprisonment of not less than 12 months be imposed for an offence against this section unless the court finds under section 10A of that Act that a special reason exists. Note 2 to s. 169 repealed by No. 23/2020 s. 19(1).