SENTENCING ACT 1989 - SECT 19 Decision of the Board about release on parole

This legislation has been repealed.

SENTENCING ACT 1989 - SECT 19

19 Decision of the Board about release on parole

Immediately following consideration of whether a prisoner should be released on parole, the Board is required:

(a) to make an order directing the release of the prisoner on parole on the day on which the prisoner becomes eligible for release on parole or, if that day has passed, at a specified time occurring not later than 7 days after the order is made, or

(b) to cause the prisoner to be advised, by a written notice served on the prisoner, that the Board does not intend to make a parole order.