Pre-sentence detention declared under s 18 of the Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic) does not count towards the maximum term of imprisonment that may be combined with a CCO under s 44(1). A sentencing judge may impose a term of imprisonment resulting in up to 12 months' further detention combined with a CCO, even where the offender has already served substantial pre-sentence custody. The statutory regime for victim impact statements in Division 1C of Part 3 of the Sentencing Act should not be circumvented by receiving informant hearsay evidence about the victim's condition.
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