44Determination of application to extend intensive treatment and supervision condition

44 Determination of application to extend intensive treatment and supervision condition (1) On an application under section 43 for a first extension, the court may extend an intensive treatment and supervision condition for a period not exceeding 12 months if the court is satisfied that— (a) the condition is necessary to reduce the risk of the offender committing a serious sex offence or a serious violence offence or both; and (b) the risk cannot be reduced using less restrictive means of supervision. (2) On an application for a second or subsequent extension, the court may extend an intensive treatment and supervision condition for a period not exceeding 12 months if the court is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist. (3) The court may make no order in respect of an application referred to in subsection (1) or (2) even if the court is satisfied as required by this section.