community service
noun
: work that is done without pay to help people in a community
She was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for her crime.
Examples of community service in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The offer, which was presented to Baldwin’s legal team last October, included six months of unsupervised probation, a $500 fine, 24 hours of community service and a firearms safety class.
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Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
He was sentenced to six months of unsupervised probation, a $500 fine, had to participate in a firearms safety class, complete 24 hours of community service and not use drugs or alcohol.
—Christina Maxouris, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
Both Amy and John Schubert Jr. took plea deals and were sentenced to 18 months probation, fines and 100 hours of community service, according to court documents.
—Michael Moore Jr., Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
He was given one year of probation and ordered to maintain employment, submit to random urine screens, perform 25 hours of community service and pay more than $7,000 in restitution to the victim.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
The government had recommended 36 months’ probation with a condition of 14 days of intermittent confinement, 60 hours of community service and $500 restitution.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Coleman's community service Coleman first moved to Phoenix in 1938 to help her sister, Elizabeth Swain, who was ill.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Her dedication to community service was recognized through numerous accolades, including being honored as a Great Woman of Texas.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
He was sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service in Cleveland court in July 2021.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
He was sentenced to six months of unsupervised probation, a $500 fine, had to participate in a firearms safety class, complete 24 hours of community service and not use drugs or alcohol.
—Christina Maxouris, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
Both Amy and John Schubert Jr. took plea deals and were sentenced to 18 months probation, fines and 100 hours of community service, according to court documents.
—Michael Moore Jr., Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
He was given one year of probation and ordered to maintain employment, submit to random urine screens, perform 25 hours of community service and pay more than $7,000 in restitution to the victim.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
The government had recommended 36 months’ probation with a condition of 14 days of intermittent confinement, 60 hours of community service and $500 restitution.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Coleman's community service Coleman first moved to Phoenix in 1938 to help her sister, Elizabeth Swain, who was ill.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Her dedication to community service was recognized through numerous accolades, including being honored as a Great Woman of Texas.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
He was sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service in Cleveland court in July 2021.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Community service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20service. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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