Release from prison What this chapter covers When you’ll be released How long you’ll serve according to your sentence Parole The process for being considered for parole, making a submission to the Parole Board and appealing a decision by the Parole Board…
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Release from prison When you’ll be released Sentences for two years or less: When you’ll be released Parole Act 2002, s 86 If your sentence is two years or less, you’ll have to serve half of it. This isn’t negotiable – you’ll…
Release from prison Release conditions What conditions can be imposed on me and for how long? Sentencing Act 2002, s 93; Parole Act 2002, ss 18, 29, 86 If you’re sentenced to 12 months or less, the sentencing judge can impose the…
Release from prison Recall to prison from parole Only offenders released on parole can be recalled to prison. When you can be recalled to prison Parole Act 2002, ss 60, 61 You can be recalled to prison from parole at any time…
Release from prison Compassionate release Parole Act 2002, s 41; Prison Operations Manual, R.02 What is compassionate release? Compassionate release is when you’re released early because: you’ve given birth to a child, or you’re seriously ill and unlikely to get better. How…
Release from prison Extended supervision What is extended supervision? Parole Act 2002, ss 107A-107F Extended supervision orders are made by the courts and apply to people who are serving sentences for serious sexual or violent offences and who are at high risk…
Release from prison Temporary release What is temporary release? Corrections Act 2004, ss 62-64A Temporary release is short-term release from prison, where you have to return after a set time. There are two types of temporary release: Temporary release from custody –…
Release from prison Home detention Can I apply for home detention near the end of my sentence? Parole Act 2002, s 33; Sentencing Act 2002, s 80I No, you can’t finish a prison sentence by moving on to home detention. That used…
Release from prison Preparing for release Where can I get help to prepare myself for release? You should have a case manager assigned to you when you begin your sentence, to help with rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. Talk to your…
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