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?
Do I get to see all the reports in my parole review dossier?
A determinate sentence prisoner will normally see all of the reports in the dossier. If a report is withheld you will be told that this has been done and be advised of the gist of the information that is not being disclosed to you. A life prisoner sees all the reports that are considered by the Tribunal that considers his/her case.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?