People in prison or detention

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.

Please contact the Council to request a claim application form. The form should be completed in full and returned to the Council along with all relevant information supplied by the relevant person or their representative. It is essential that a clear indication of the likely return date of the person detained is obtained, so that the discount disregard can be reviewed and ceased on that date. Following approval, a revised bill of account will be issued.  

Please note the connection with Class D exemption.  See details under Exemptions.