Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

CRIMES (SENTENCE ADMINISTRATION) ACT 2005 (NO. 59 OF 2005) - SECT 155

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     the board has made a parole order for an offender but the offender has not been released under the order; and

        (b)     the board has given the offender notice of an inquiry under section 154.

    (2)     Before starting the inquiry, the board may suspend the commencement of the parole order.

    (3)     If the board suspends the commencement of the parole order, the board must hold the inquiry as soon as practicable.

    (4)     Unless sooner revoked, the suspension ends when the board's decision in the inquiry takes effect.

    (5)     Until the suspension ends, the offender must remain imprisoned under full-time detention.

    (6)     The board must give written notice of the suspension to each of the following:

        (a)     the offender;

        (b)     the chief executive;

        (c)     the director of public prosecutions.