6/6/2023 0 Comments In accordance with sentenceshould serve the whole of his or her sentence in prison and be released without parole supervision or support.at some later time in the offender’s sentence or immediately after the non-parole period has expired, or If a prisoner applies to serve part of their prison sentence in the community on parole, the Adult Parole Board decides whether the prisoner: If a court has imposed a sentence of imprisonment with a non-parole period, the non-parole period is the minimum time that the offender must serve in prison. Imprisonment is the most severe sentencing option available to the courts.Īll sentences may be appealed to a higher court by either the offender or prosecution. A court must not impose a sentence that is more severe than is necessary to achieve the purpose or purposes for which it is imposed. Sentences can only be imposed to achieve the purposes of punishing the offender and protecting the community from the offender, deterring the offender or others from committing similar offences, denouncing the offender’s conduct, and establishing conditions for the rehabilitation of the offender. The offender’s previous character, including their prior criminal history.Whether the offender pleaded guilty to the offence and the stage of the proceedings at which they did so. The impact of the offence on any victim (the court may receive a victim impact statement to inform it of the impact of the offending conduct on a victim).The maximum penalty for the offence prescribed in legislation.Courts are required by law to take into account a range of factors including (amongst other things): When deciding what sentence to impose, the courts must act in accordance with the law. When a court finds a person guilty of a crime, the court has to decide the appropriate sentence, having regard to the circumstances of the offender and his or her conduct. The Adult Parole Board has no role in the sentencing process and cannot change a sentence imposed by a court. Only courts can impose a sentence and set a non-parole period as part of a sentence of imprisonment. The courts have the sole responsibility for sentencing offenders. Welcome to the website from the former Chairperson.Former Chairperson explains who the members are.'Parole, you decide' - mock parole hearing.Board’s engagement with victim agencies and groups.Victims Register – register to receive information about a prisoner/offender.Victims of crime – make a submission and have your say.Post sentence supervision and detention.
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