Mijas Council is proposing to allow people between the ages of 14 years and 29 years who have been sanctioned for violating municipal ordinances to reduce their fines by 50% by performing community service or attending lectures and courses. Offenders will have 15 days after notification of a sanction to participate.
Community service orders not being carried out
The Public Prosecutor for Road safety in Andalucia, Luis Carlos Rodríguez León, has criticised the legal provision to substitute road traffic convictions for community service orders as many of these are not being carried out through lack of resources.
Community service option in Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga Council has drafted a new municipal ordinance to allow certain offenders to opt for community service instead of paying a fine, the measure to be put before the full Council at its next session.
Algarrobo introduces community service option
Algarrobo Council has adapted municipal ordinances so that as from Wednesday December 22nd, people between the ages of 14 years and 25 years who commit certain crimes will have the option to do community service rather than pay fines.