Corrections in general refers to society's hanling of persons after their conviction of a criminal offense. The components of the criminal justice system that serves to punish criminal offenders involves the deprivation of life, liberty or property after due process of law (See Fourteenth Amendment.) Sentences given to offenders range from probation to serving time in prison, with intermediate sanctions including sentences to a halfway house or community corrections program, home confinement, and electronic monitoring. Financial penalties may include fines, forfeiture, and restitution.