72 (1) Where a defendant is convicted of an offence in a proceeding commenced by information, the court may, having regard to the age, character and background of the defendant, the nature of the offence and the circumstances surrounding its commission, (a)  suspend the passing of sentence and direct that the defendant comply with the conditions prescribed in a probation order; (b)  in addition to fining the defendant or sentencing the defendant to imprisonment, whether in default of payment of a fine or otherwise, direct that the defendant comply with the conditions prescribed in a probation order; or (c)  where it imposes a sentence of imprisonment on the defendant, whether in default of payment of a fine or otherwise, that does not exceed ninety days, order that the sentence be served intermittently at such times as are specified in the order and direct that the defendant, at all times when he or she is not in confinement pursuant to such order, comply with the conditions prescribed in a probation order. Statutory conditions of order (2) A probation order shall be deemed to contain the conditions that, (a)  the defendant not commit the same or any related or similar offence, or any offence under a statute of Canada or Ontario or any other province of Canada that is punishable by imprisonment; (b)  the defendant appear before the court as and when required; and (c)  the defendant notify the court of any change in the defendant’s address. Conditions imposed by court (3) In addition to the conditions set out in subsection (2), the court may prescribe as a condition in a probation order, (a)  that the defendant satisfy any compensation or restitution that is required or authorized by an Act; (b)  with the consent of the defendant and where the conviction is of an offence that is punishable by imprisonment, that the defendant perform a community service as set out in the order; (c)  where the conviction is of an offence punishable by imprisonment, such other conditions relating to the circumstances of the offence and of the defendant that contributed to the commission of the offence as the court considers appropriate to prevent similar unlawful conduct or to contribute to the rehabilitation of the defendant; or (d)  where considered necessary for the purpose of implementing the conditions of the probation order, that the defendant report to a responsible person designated by the court and, in addition, where the circumstances warrant it, that the defendant be under the supervision of the person to whom he or she is required to report. Form of order (4) A probation order shall be in the prescribed form and the court shall specify therein the period for which it is to remain in force, which shall not be for more than two years from the date when the order takes effect. Notice of order (5) Where the court makes a probation order, it shall cause a copy of the order and a copy of section 75 to be given to the defendant. Regulations for community service orders (6) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations governing restitution, compensation and community service orders, including their terms and conditions.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, s. 72. Exception (7) The court shall not make a probation order when an individual has been convicted of an absolute liability offence, unless the order is made in addition to a sentence of imprisonment imposed under section 69 in default of payment of a fine.  1994, c. 27, s. 52 (7). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1994, c. 27, s. 52 (7) - 9/12/1994