Legal Definitions - intermittent sentence

An intermittent sentence is a type of sentence that consists of periods of confinement interrupted by periods of freedom. This means that the convicted criminal will serve their sentence in intervals, rather than all at once.

For example, a person may be sentenced to serve their sentence on weekends only, allowing them to work or attend school during the week. Another example is a sentence that requires the person to spend a certain number of days in jail each month for a set period of time.

Intermittent sentences are often used for less serious crimes or for offenders who have jobs or other responsibilities that would be disrupted by a longer period of incarceration. They allow the person to maintain some level of normalcy in their life while still serving their sentence.