This area of the Board’s website is for offenders and their support people. The information it contains is that which is more relevant to offenders and their support people and should be read in addition to the ‘Board and its Business’ area of the site.
An offender who is eligible to have their case considered by the Board will be notified at the appropriate time regarding the Board’s process for considering their case. A booklet will be sent to the offender when they are due for their first appearance before the Board which includes most of the information available in this area of the Board’s website.
This website does not cover every aspect of the parole process. It is a guide only. Anyone wanting all the details about how parole is considered will need to read the legislation governing parole - the Parole Act 2002. Offenders can see a copy of the Act by arrangement with their Case Officer.
The pages available in this area of the website are:
Overview to Offenders’ Rights – a brief overview of the rights of offenders.
Preparing for a Hearing – covers how and when to prepare a submission (letter) to the Board and how to organise support people and lawyer’s attendance at the hearing.
The Hearing – contains information about what happens at a Board hearing and about the type of information the Board considers at the hearing.
After the Hearing – advises what happens in the event that an offender is approved for release, declined release, or has their case adjourned.
Where to go for more help – lists a number of people who may be able to provide help or assistance to offenders prior to, or during, their hearing.