A split sentence requires an offender to spend time in a jail or prison before serving the remainder of the sentence on probation in the community.

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A split sentence is a type of sentence where an offender is required to spend a portion of their sentence incarcerated (in jail or prison) and the remainder on probation in the community, allowing for both punishment and rehabilitation.

A Split Sentence Requires an Offender to Spend Time in a Jail