What is conversion of community service?
Conversion of community service (omzetting taakstraf) means your community service sentence is converted to imprisonment. This happens if you fail to complete your community service properly.
When is community service converted?
The Public Prosecution Service can request conversion if you:
- Don't show up for your community service without valid reason
- Refuse to perform the work
- Misbehave during execution
- Don't complete within the set timeframe
How many days of imprisonment?
The standard conversion rate is: 2 hours of community service = 1 day of imprisonment
Help in Rotterdam
Residents of Rotterdam facing conversion can contact the Juridisch Loket for free legal advice. For representation at the Rechtbank Rotterdam, consult a criminal defense lawyer.
Conclusion
Take your community service seriously. If you face problems, communicate with the probation service immediately. If conversion is threatened, seek legal assistance.