Address CheksChecks (Post Custody) Policy Framework
This policy sets out the actions for the Probation Service in reviewing appropriate residential addresses for those under their supervision after release from prison.
- From:
- Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service
- Published
- 1 August 2024
- Last updated
- 28 July 2025 — See all updates
Applies to England and Wales
Documents
Address CheksChecks (Post Custody) Policy Framework
PDF, 196301 KB, 810 pages
Details
This Policy Framework sets out the mandatory requirements, and general guidance, for Probation staff when they review residential addresses for those individuals released from custody under their supervision.
This explains what needs to be checked and who must be consulted, as well as how to consult with existing occupiers of those addresses and what evidence where the individual is living alone.
While under the supervision of the Probation Service, all individuals released post custody may only reside as approved by their Probation Practitioner. This is as set out in the standard licence condition which is explained in the Licence Conditions Policy Framework.
Updates to this page
Published 1 August 2024
Last updated 28 July 2025
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Framework updated.
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Details
This Policy Framework sets out the mandatory requirements, and general guidance, for Probation staff when they review residential addresses for those individuals released from custody under their supervision.
This explains what needs to be checked and who must be consulted, as well as how to consult with existing occupiers of those addresses and what evidence where the individual is living alone.
While under the supervision of the Probation Service, all individuals released post custody may only reside as approved by their Probation Practitioner. This is as set out in the standard licence condition which is explained in the Licence Conditions Policy Framework.
Updates to this page
-
Framework updated.
-
First published.