SIS - SUSPENDED IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE

An SIS, or suspended imposition of sentence is just that.

The court tries to give you a break and says, "Look, if you're good and stay out of trouble for a prescribed period of time, we will suspend imposing a sentence on you for the crime you have committed".

There is usually a duration put on the Suspended Imposition of Sentence that is known as the probation. A person generally has an SIS when they plead guilty or plea bargain for a crime.

The courts are essentially giving a person the benefit of a doubt as to whether this was an isolated incident or just one episode in a pattern of many. If a person gets into trouble again during their probation period, then the court can punish the person for the crime that they committed previously.

If the person does not get in trouble during their probation period, then the crime is forgiven and the person is not convicted. In most cases, it is a "generous" second-chance to prove you can be better in exchange for making your previous charge "go away".

Got an SIS Story or Question?

Do you have to list an SIS or suspended imposition of sentence on job applications if they are asking for felony convictions?

If granted an SIS - Suspended Imposition of Sentence the Court views the matter as a conviction until such a time that a successful "Discharge Order" is signed releasing you from the Court's jurisdiction. It is strongly suggest that the probationer be honest on all applications and provide further clarification to the potential employer if necessary.

Once the sentence has been completed successfully and a "Discharge Order" signed, your record for this felony is sealed and you may then rightfully answer "no" to that question on applications.

How is an SES different than an SIS?

An SES is an abbreviation for "Suspended Execution of Sentence" which is slightly different that an SIS or "Suspended Imposition of Sentence". The difference is simply as the wording implies. An SES suspends, or putts off executing a sentence for a crime. You have basically been convicted and sentenced, but the court delays executing the sentence if you'll comply with some sort of imposed criteria - usually a probation of sorts.

Technically a SES is a little different than an SIS, however, the end result is the same. If you're good for a prescribed period, you don't have to suffer the consequences of the usual sentence for your crime.

Generally either is a good deal and a generous offering by the court. An SES or an SIS is a priviledge, not a right. If you get one, take advantage of it and don't blow it!

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