Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

CRIMES (SENTENCE ADMINISTRATION) ACT 2005 - SECT 132

    (1)     This section applies if the board makes a parole order for an offender.

    (2)     The board must ensure that reasonable steps are taken to explain to the offender in general terms (and in language the offender can readily understand)—

        (a)     the offender's parole obligations; and

        (b)     the consequences if the offender breaches any of the obligations.

    (3)     The board must also tell the offender—

        (a)     the date (the parole release date ) stated in the order for the offender's release from imprisonment; and

        (b)     when the parole order ends.

    (4)     The board must ensure that a written record of the explanation is given to the offender.