Any person who is considered to have their sole or main residence within the dwelling but who is absent due to the following:
Detained in prison, a hospital or other place under an order of a civilian or military court or under Immigration Act 1971, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984
The above relates only to UK courts
No disregard can be given if , in the case of a military court, the person is detained for a period of less than 48 hours or in the case of a civilian court, the person has been detained due to the non payment of fines or non payment of Council Tax.
It is essential that all relevant information is obtained and for this person or their representative must supply the Council with all of the information.
Normally details are provided by relatives, the probation service or the prison service.
It is essential that a clear indication of the likely return date of the person is obtained so that the discount disregard can be ceased on that date.
Please note the connection with Class D
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