Guidance

Probation Service Serious Further Offence procedures Policy Framework

Requirements, guidance and templates for the completion of probation Serious Further Offence (SFO) reviews.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Annex B: Operational guidance

Annex C: SFO notification

Annex D: SFO review

Annex D(i): SFO review guidance

Annex F: SFO Glossary

Annex G: WCU notification

Annex H: SFO outcome

Annex I: SFO redaction log

Annex J: Information for staff

Details

This HMPPS Policy Framework sets out the requirement to complete a SFO review when a supervised individual is charged and appears in court for a qualifying offence. It includes mandatory actions and guidance to operational staff and specifically the regional SFO Teams, including the completion of the notification, review, action plan, outcome documents and engaging with victims.

Published 29 November 2021