72Release on parole

72 Release on parole

(1)  If a prisoner is eligible to be released on parole, the Board is to consider whether the prisoner should be so released before the date on which the prisoner becomes eligible to be released on parole.

(1A)  [Section 72 Subsection (1A) inserted by No. 14 of 2018, s. 6, Applied:14 Dec 2018] The Board must notify the Commissioner of Police at least 7 days before the Board considers whether to release a prisoner on parole.

(2)  A prisoner whose release on parole is being considered under subsection (1) may be heard personally on the matter by the Board if the Board so determines.

(2A)  [Section 72 Subsection (2A) amended by No. 76 of 2009, s. 6, Applied:11 Dec 2009] [Section 72 Subsection (2A) inserted by No. 25 of 2002, s. 12, Applied:01 Sep 2002] If the Board is to consider the release on parole of a prisoner, the Board is to request the Secretary, in writing, to search the eligible persons register and then advise the Board of the names of all victims listed in the register in respect of the prisoner specified in the request.

(2AB)  [Section 72 Subsection (2AB) inserted by No. 76 of 2009, s. 6, Applied:11 Dec 2009] The Secretary may provide to the Board the name of the parent or guardian of a victim listed in the eligible persons register if the victim –

(a) has not attained the age of 18 years; or

(b) is mentally incapable of making representations on his or her own behalf.

(2B)  [Section 72 Subsection (2B) amended by No. 76 of 2009, s. 6, Applied:11 Dec 2009] [Section 72 Subsection (2B) amended by No. 76 of 2009, s. 6, Applied:11 Dec 2009] [Section 72 Subsection (2B) inserted by No. 25 of 2002, s. 12, Applied:01 Sep 2002] On receipt of a request under subsection (2A) , the Secretary is to search the eligible persons register and, if a victim is listed in it in respect of the prisoner specified in the request, the Secretary is to notify each such victim or, if applies, the parent or guardian of the victim, in writing, that –