Commentary First Group of Parts – Discipline Part 9 – Sentencing: Principles and Procedures Section 250: Determination of service compensation order
498.A court or CO is required to have regard to the offender’s financial circumstances when deciding whether to make a service compensation order, and, if so, for what amount. If the offender cannot afford to pay both a fine and compensation, compensation must be given priority. The section reflects part of section 130 of the Sentencing Act.