FAQs
Here we try to answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
General Questions
What is Parole?
What is the Parole Board?
How does a prisoner apply for parole?
Is parole a reward for good behaviour in prison?
Do sex offenders get parole?
Will the Board release a prisoner who denies his/her guilt?
Prisoners' Questions
When do I qualify for consideration for early release on parole?
Can I opt out of the parole system?
When do I qualify for consideration for release on life licence?
Who writes the reports for my parole review dossier?
A parole review dossier contains a number of reports. The dossier should include a report from the judge who presided at the trial; details of any previous convictions; reports from prison staff; a report from those involved in providing any counselling in custody; a report from the prison based social worker; and a report from a community based social worker.Do I get to see all the reports in my parole review dossier?
What if I don't agree with a report written about me?
When does a determinate sentence prisoner get interviewed by a Parole Board member?
Can I be legally represented when I am being interviewed by the member of the Parole Board?
What does the Parole Board take into account when considering my case?