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Home detention
A client may be in prison for a short time before being released on home detention.
Period in prison less than 31 days
If the period in prison is less than 31 days an initial stand-down is not imposed if they apply for a benefit immediately after their release.
Period in prison more than 31 days
If the period in prison is 31 days or more, an initial stand-down will be imposed.
Partner
When the partner of a person in prison has been receiving a benefit, this will need to be reviewed from the date of release.
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