The maximum penalty for the offence of “assault police officer during public disorder”
According to the Judicial Commission of NSW, the actual penalties imposed for the offence are as follows:
Local Court:
Section 60(1A) assault police officer during public disorder
- Suspended Sentence (no longer available): 66.7%
- Fine Only: 33.3%
The average prison sentence for the offence is 0 months imprisonment, and the average non-parole period (or minimum prison term that must be served) is 0 months in prison.
Section 60(1A) intimidate police officer during public disorder
- Section 9 Bond (now community correction order): 100%
The average prison sentence for the offence is 0 months imprisonment, and the average non-parole period (or minimum prison term that must be served) is 0 months in prison.
District and Supreme Court:
Section 60(1A) assault etc police officer during public disorder
- Prison: 100%
The average prison sentence for the offence is 3 months imprisonment, and the average non-parole period (or minimum prison term that must be served) is 0 months in prison.